Fig fruit grows on old and new growth. Pruning back will delay fruit production, but if you're growing figs in a container and sheltering them from the winter cold, you should prune them for the best ...

Grow delicious figs on the patio or in the garden with this beautiful variety from the Southern Living Plant Collection. Few fruits are as rewarding to grow as figs. These ancient fruits taste their ...

Have fun and enjoy picking fresh fruit right outside your door thanks to compact varieties you can grow in containers. Just clear some space on your patio, deck, balcony, or front steps that receives ...

No matter the size of your garden—or lack thereof—you can grow your favorite fruits at home. Container gardening is the ideal solution for small growing spaces, allowing you to cultivate a vibrant ...

Much frustration surrounds growing plants in containers outdoors, probably due to exaggerated expectations. If you want safety where container planting is concerned, confine your choices to cacti and ...

By Eddie Smith MSU Extension Service Figs have always been one of my favorite fruit trees, and I find there’s something ...

Last year, I purchased a dwarf fig, bare root, from Duluth Trading Company out of Michigan. It grew well this summer in a pot outside. As the temperatures cooled this fall, it seemed to go dormant. I ...

Few fruits are as rewarding to grow as figs. These ancient fruits taste their best straight off the tree, still warm from the afternoon sun, making figs an excellent addition to the home orchard. The ...