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 […]
Let’s just get this out of the way: if you grow figs—especially in the southeastern U.S.—root-knot nematodes are not if, they’re when. These microscopic pests are silent saboteurs, and once they take hold, they can slowly strangle the life out of your beloved fig tree from below the soil line. So, yeah…they matter. But don’t […]
There’s nothing more disheartening than watching a fig finally ripen—soft, heavy with sugar, practically humming with that honey-sweet smell—only to find it half-eaten, pecked through, or gone entirely by morning. Who’s the culprit? Well, take your pick: birds, squirrels, rats, raccoons, even the occasional possum if you’re in the right (or wrong?) zip code. Here’s […]
Let’s Not Pretend: Cold Climates Can Be Brutal on Figs You fell in love with figs. Maybe it was that first homegrown bite, or maybe it was the idea of a Mediterranean tree thriving in your backyard. And then reality hit: winter. Not the “sweater weather” kind—real winter. Freezing temps, biting winds, icy mornings. The […]
Let’s get this out of the way: fig trees are wild at heart. You plant one thinking it’ll stay tidy, grow up gracefully, and gift you fruit without fuss. But then? Branches go rogue. Leaves sprawl like they’re auditioning for a jungle scene. And the figs—well, they can be hit or miss if you’re not […]