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 […]
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 […]
Figs are kind of like wine—each variety has its own personality, complexity, and dedicated fans. Some are syrupy and rich, others light and honeyed, and a few pack a surprising punch of berry and spice. If you’ve ever wondered which fig varieties truly stand out when it comes to flavor, you’re in the right place. […]
Let me tell you about the first time I tasted a Black Madeira fig. It was mid-August, late afternoon, and I was hunched under a fig tree like some sort of backyard cryptid—sticky hands, sunburned arms, borderline delirious from the heat. I’d been nurturing this tree for three years, obsessively pruning, repotting, whispering encouragement to […]