STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Just around Mother's Day is that time of the year when fig trees pop. Here is a sprouting one planted in my yard last year. And things look promising! Here is some advice from ...

Figs are a delightful option for home gardeners, combining sweet, rich flavor and ease of care. Once established, fig trees require minimal maintenance, are drought-tolerant, and can adapt to various ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — This is Danny Gentile, a retired police officer turned fig farmer. He lives in Tottenville and tends over 150 fig trees. And, as a tour of his yard is featured, he is here to ...

The sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa) is native to Southeast Asia and gets its name from its deep spiritual and religious significance. Also known as the bodhi tree, the sacred fig tree is said to be ...

It may not be easy — but it isn’t impossible, either. By Margaret Roach It looked like the best fig year ever, with maybe 20 fruits forming on my potted tree as the season progressed. But frost is ...

It is truly AMAZING how much fruit diminutive (a.k.a. dwarf, tiny) trees can produce in a small amount of space. This is great news for urban and suburban farmers, even if you are farming in pots on a ...

Is there a great secret in getting a fig tree to bear fruit? My tree is six years old and I cover it every winter. Nothing happens, but it grows beautiful leaves. Would it be a good idea to put the ...