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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.” […]