If you’ve spent any time growing mulberries—especially in the South—you’ve probably realized something pretty quickly: not all roots are created equal. You can have an incredible variety up top… amazing flavor, huge berries, all the hype… and then the tree just struggles. Slow growth, weak vigor, random dieback. It’s frustrating. A lot of that comes […]
Below is a list of the commonly found Mulberries from around the world. As more information becomes public we will update this table. You can filter by color, species, sweetness or name by using the search feature. Just type “white” to find all of the white colored berries. Or type “extremely sweet” to find the […]
Fig trees indoors? Sounds a little wild at first, doesn’t it? Like trying to grow citrus in a closet. But here’s the thing—fig trees are surprisingly adaptable. With the right setup, you can absolutely grow a fig tree inside your home. And not just for show. We’re talking real fruit, real flavor, and yes, real […]
Let’s talk about figs for a second—not the cookie (though I’ll gladly talk about those, too), but the tree. The real deal. If you’ve ever bitten into a ripe, fresh fig straight from the tree, you already know it’s something special. But here’s the part most people don’t know: not all figs are created equal. […]
You won’t believe what’s hiding inside your favorite fruit. You might think you know figs—those sweet, squishy bites of heaven tucked inside your favorite energy bar or drizzled over goat cheese. But fig trees? Whole other story. These ancient, twisty, moody plants have secrets. Weird ones. Wonderful ones. Some of them are borderline shocking. Let’s […]
A simple seasonal guide for thriving figs and happy growers Caring for a fig tree isn’t some high-stakes garden mystery. But it is a rhythm—a kind of slow conversation with the seasons. You feed it, prune it, protect it, and in return, it gives you the softest, sweetest fruit you’ll ever eat straight from the […]
What to Expect, What to Celebrate, and Why It’s Worth the Wait Let’s be honest—when you plant a fig tree, you’re not just planting a tree. You’re planting hope. You’re imagining sun-warmed figs right off the branch, soft and jammy, maybe with bees buzzing lazily in the background. So it’s only natural to ask, “Okay, […]
You ever try growing a fig tree from a seed? I have. And let me tell you—by the time that thing’s ready to fruit, you might’ve grown a beard, changed careers, and forgotten why you even started. It’s not that starting from seed or cuttings is wrong. For some, it’s part of the charm—the long […]
Let’s face it—fig trees are like potato chips. You think you’ll stop at one… and then suddenly you’ve got five varieties growing in mismatched pots around your backyard. But if you’re just starting out, the question isn’t how many, it’s which one first? Or maybe you’re ready to add something new, but you’re not sure […]
There’s something magical about growing a fig tree. That lush canopy, the ancient vibe, the sticky-sweet fruit—it’s no wonder people get attached. And sometimes, you just don’t want to gamble with seeds or cuttings that may or may not work. You want that tree—your favorite one, the one with perfect flavor or perfect shade or […]