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 […]
It’s not just your imagination — figs are everywhere lately. And no, we’re not talking about those shrink-wrapped ones hiding in the corner of the produce aisle. We’re talking about real figs. The kind you grow yourself, pick fresh from the tree, and eat barefoot in the backyard. You know what’s wild? It’s not just […]
So you’ve got a fig tree. Maybe it’s pumping out fruit like crazy, or maybe you’re just dreaming about the day you’ll be swimming in fresh figs. Either way, one question always shows up, sooner or later: What the heck do I do with all these figs? Sure, popping them fresh off the branch is […]
So, the box has landed. There it is — your very own fig tree, fresh off the truck, sitting on your porch like a leafy little gift from the universe. You know what? You’ve already done something awesome. You decided to grow a fig. Not just buy fruit — grow it. And that’s a big […]
Why Grow Figs in Pots Anyway? Not everyone has an orchard—and honestly, not everyone wants one. Maybe you’re renting, living in an apartment with a sunny balcony, or you’re just sick of dealing with Florida’s infamously sandy, nematode-riddled soil. Whatever your setup, growing fig trees in containers is more than just doable—it’s delightful. It’s like […]
Find your perfect fig, no matter where you plant your roots. Not All Figs Like It Hot—Or Cold Here’s the thing: not every fig tree is cut out for your backyard. I learned this the hard way after planting a gorgeous Black Madeira in Zone 6 and watching it wither like a tourist in a […]
There’s something weirdly magical about figs. Maybe it’s their jammy, floral flavor that feels like sunshine in a bite. Or maybe it’s the look on someone’s face when they eat a perfectly ripe fig straight from the tree—eyes wide, slow chew, that little pause like wait… what just happened? Either way, it’s no surprise more […]
The Sweetest Obsession It started, like most great obsessions, with failure. I bought my first fig tree from a local nursery on a total whim—Kadota, if I remember right. I was in my twenties, living in a duplex with more enthusiasm than gardening knowledge, and the tag said something like “Sweet honey flavor. Low maintenance.” […]
Let’s talk about figs… and wasps. They’re sweet, a little jammy, kind of mysterious — the sort of fruit that feels decadent even when it’s just hanging out on a cheese board. But if you’ve ever bitten into one and someone nearby asked, “You know there might be a wasp in that, right?” — well, […]