BOTANICALLY and historically, figs are a bit of a curiosity. The fig (Ficus carica) is a distant relative to the mulberry and the jackfruit. Native to western Asia, figs spread by human cultivation to ...

This undated photo shows a potted fig plant in New Paltz, N.Y. Figs, although subtropical plants, are easy to grow in pots and bear quickly, so are adapted to growing in regions with cold winters.

I like maximising growing space for food crops, so in this example, I have a fig tree growing in a container with an ...

The Associated Press This undated photo shows a potted fig plant in New Paltz, N.Y. Figs, although subtropical plants, are easy to grow in pots and bear quickly, so are adapted to growing in regions ...

Seems like just about everyone likes the idea of growing figs. Perhaps it's some primal attraction for this ancient fruit. The rich, sweet flavor of the tree-ripened fruits is definitely part of the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's a lot to love about fig trees, especially if you're lucky enough to have one in your own backyard ...

A: Figs (Ficus carica) are one of the easiest fruit trees to grow in our warmer inland areas. Figs are native to Southern Arabia, from semi-desert regions, areas with climates similar to ours. They do ...

Seems like just about everyone likes the idea of growing figs. Perhaps it's some primal attraction for this ancient fruit. The rich, sweet flavor of the tree-ripened fruits is definitely part of the ...

Seems like just about everyone likes the idea of growing figs. Perhaps it’s some primal attraction for this ancient fruit. The rich, sweet flavor of the tree-ripened fruits is definitely part of the ...