The first fig trees were brought to America from Spain in 1520. A ripe fig is very sweet, so it was often used when sugar was not available. The Mt. Washington Glass Co. of New Bedford, Mass., made ...

Yes, you can grow fresh fruit on your balcony.

No garden? You can still grow your own delicious fruit—just pick cultivars suitable for growing indoors. These are the ones to try, according to expert growers.

I bought a fig to grow in a container. Does it need a pollinator? Almost all of the figs that grow well here are self-pollinating. You can find a list of varieties that do well at: ...

I like maximising growing space for food crops, so in this example, I have a fig tree growing in a container with an undergrowth of banana mint! The mint helps as a companion by keeping the weeds and ...

The first fig trees were brought to America from Spain in 1520. A ripe fig is very sweet, so it was often used when sugar was not available. The Mount Washington Glass Co. of New Bedford, Mass., made ...

Question: I’d like to grow my own fruit trees, but I’m short on space. Can I grow fruit trees in containers? Answer: We’re happy to say yes, you can. One of the great pleasures in life is picking ...

QUESTION: What is the procedure for rooting a fig tree from a limb of an existing mature fig tree? -- Freddy Hebert ANSWER: Figs trees are easy to propagate from dormant, hardwood cuttings taken this ...

Figs are one of the most widely planted fruit trees in home landscapes in Louisiana. They thrive in the New Orleans area and are remarkably easy to take care of. With little effort, they will produce ...