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 […]
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 […]