Growing a potted fig tree is a rewarding process, and can be done year-round with the right conditions. Place the container ...

Take advantage of fig tree hardiness to harvest figs even in cold climates. Learn how to prune fig trees for a bountiful crop and how to prep a fig tree for winter. Many years ago, when I first became ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- It's that time of year when Paul Mesple reminds people to "eat a fig." Mesple is a third-generation fig farmer who operates a fruit stand at Millbrook and Alluvial in ...

Figs are considered the first cultivated crop, dating back to prehistoric times. Can a fruit tree rich in vitamins and fiber thrive in the heat of the Vegas summer? You better believe it. In your very ...

When it comes to harvesting, fruit usually falls into one of two categories: the type that continues to ripen off the tree, and the type that doesn’t. In the former category, it's best to harvest ...

July can be a tough month for plants because of the heat, high humidity and increased chances for disease and insect damage. Some plants like figs, however, thrive in this season of high heat. These ...

My barely heated greenhouse kept me in fresh figs well into fall, but decreased light and increased cold have made those juicy, ambrosial fruits a mere memory. Now I go to the store and purchase dried ...

Having fruit trees in your yard is a year-round joy. But, some fruits never quite make it to our kitchens because pests get to them first. That's why I've found gardeners are turning to covering figs ...

Q: Several years ago at the university orchard on Horse Drive, you gave us a list of five different peach trees to plant, each ripening at different times. We’ve enjoyed peaches from May through ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- It's that time of year when Paul Mesple reminds people to "eat a fig." Mesple is a third-generation fig farmer who operates a fruit stand at Millbrook and Alluvial in ...