One of my friends at the pool asked me if we really could grow and harvest the figs in Ohio. From the latest research I have done, what I discovered is yes, you can grow them and there is a potential ...

The Brown Turkey fig tree (Ficus carica ‘Brown Turkey’) is a popular fruit tree prized for its sweet, mild figs and adaptability to West Texas. Native to the Mediterranean, this variety thrives in ...

"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.

I was at the pool this past week and one of my readers asked me a question about fig trees. Fig trees traditionally are a tropical fruit you won’t see growing outside in Jeromesville. At least that is ...

Chicago Hardy, Little Miss Piggy, Black Mission, Celeste, Brunswick, Kadota, Calimyrna, Marseilles and Brown Turkey are just a few of the varieties of figs available in the United States. Most common ...

My love affair with figs began way before I moved to a place where I could actually grow them. I remember dried figs as a staple at Christmas time and fig cookies as a special treat. When I moved to ...

There's a lot to love about fig trees, especially if you're lucky enough to have one in your own backyard. Not only do they have stunning lobed green leaves that can provide ample shade to neighboring ...