Have you ever held a perfectly ripe fig, admiring its unique shape and deep, jewel-toned color before taking that first sweet bite? It’s a fruit that feels ancient, doesn’t it? As a fellow gardener, I find that a little bit of plant history can be the secret ingredient to a thriving garden, and with figs,…
Have you ever stood beside a fig tree, with its broad, shady leaves and swelling fruit, and felt there was something more to it? A certain ancient wisdom? You’re not alone. Many gardeners feel a special connection to their fig trees, a sense that they’re cultivating more than just a future snack. If you’ve ever…
Have you ever stood in a garden center, admiring a plant with big, bold leaves, and wondered, “Is that really a fig tree?” Or perhaps you’re already a proud fig parent, but a mysterious yellow spot on a leaf has you worried. It’s a common feeling, and you’re not alone. I’m here to tell you…
Have you ever inherited a mysterious fig tree with a new home, or has the little plastic tag from your nursery purchase vanished into the garden soil? You look at its branches, laden with promise, and wonder, “What exactly are you?” It’s a common story for so many of us who love these ancient, generous…
Have you ever walked out to your garden in early spring, peered at your dormant fig tree, and noticed something miraculous? Tiny, pea-sized green nubs clinging to the bare, leafless branches. It’s a sight that makes many gardeners scratch their heads and ask, “Wait a minute… do fig trees produce fruit before leaves?” It’s a…
Have you ever stood beside your beautiful fig tree, admiring the tiny green nubs that will soon become sweet, delicious fruit, and had a thought puzzle you: where are the flowers? You see blossoms on your apple trees, your tomatoes, and your berry bushes, but the fig tree seems to skip that step entirely. It’s…