Especially for first-time gardeners, the idea of planting a fig tree can seem outlandish. After all, the fruit tree conjures images of its native climate in West Asia and the Eastern Mediterranean — ...

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 ...

Figs (Ficus carica) can also be easily propagated indoors using stem cuttings, and this makes it a very good choice for home ...

If you would love to grow fruit at home but don't have outdoor space, that's okay. It is possible to grow these fruit trees indoors.

It's not too early to get started nurturing some new trees. In fact, one fruit species does spectacularly when propagated ...

If you know me, then you know this article is actually just an excuse to brag about the fig … tree … in my office. Yes, it produces figs, even in the winter ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are few absolute truths in life, and one is that trees (and plants of all kinds) need light. This makes them tricky to grow indoors, ...

If you're interested in growing your own fruit trees but live in a colder climate, you still have options. Consider this ...

When you think of farming or gardening for food, you think of the great outdoors. If you want to squeeze a fresh orange or lemon in the morning, you’ll need a certain amount of outdoor space for those ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at gnogardening@agcenter.lsu.edu. I have a fiddle leaf fig tree that lives indoors. I decided to give it ...