Q: I was given a fig tree this past summer. It is healthy looking but is dropping leaves on a daily basis. I have it in a northern, indirect sunlight location. I water the tree once a week and ...

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 ...

Welcome to The Breadwinner, in which Manny Howard—a lifelong Brooklynite following his wife’s high-powered job to Los Angeles—attempts to feed his family, whether they like it or not. It’s not a big ...

The tropical tree, known for its gestural leafs and grand presence, is popping up on home blogs, in gardening shops, and even New York City plant store The Sill is constantly selling out of the ...

Q: The leaves on my fig tree are covered in brown spots and some are falling off. What can I do? A: The most likely culprit of these symptoms is a common fungal disease called Fig Rust, caused by the ...

Fiddle leaf figs need more sunlight than you think. Signs that your plant needs more light include yellow or brown leaves, legginess, lack of growth, and leaf drop. Gradually acclimate your plant to ...

They'll make you forget all about winter.

Q: My fig tree has not produced any fruit for the past two years. What should I do? A: A few things can explain that. Most likely in our region is winter damage to the branches or winter kill of the ...