Eaten fresh from the tree or cooked in a multitude of dishes, figs are a favorite naturally sweet snack packed with nutritional goodness. One of the oldest “fruits” in recorded history, figs grow on ...

The common edible fig is a native of the Mediterranean region that bears delicious fruit in summer and autumn in Central Florida. A deciduous, sun-loving species, the common fig (Ficus carica) can ...

Not all trees are equal in Bill Lauris’ eyes. He’s lost track of how many trees he cut down because they were boring. “If I’m giving them space in my yard, the agreement is: I’m giving you a place to ...

I am not particularly fond of fig trees, with their knotty trunks contrasted against tropical-looking foliage. And even though the fruit is photogenic, I also don’t hold much enthusiasm for it fresh.

Q. I have two fig trees whose leaves get rusty and dry and fall off. — L.C., Sunrise A. Your edible fig tree is suffering from rust. The tree should be sprayed with copper fungicide at weekly ...

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