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 […]
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 […]
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.” […]