In my opinion, the easiest fruit to grow in Southeast Texas is the fig—by far! Common figs (Ficus carica) are unique because they do not require pollinators for fruit development. It has become my ...

Gardeners, it certainly seems summer has arrived early this year as we’ve reached the lower 90s too often for us to consider this a mild spring! Several weeks remain before summer officially arrives, ...

Following two years of frustrations with our family’s fig tree and zero fig production, 2023 has finally brought figs to our table. Northeast Texas fig tree owners recall the effect of Snomageddon ...

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) - It’s fig season and there are many varieties to enjoy. “We have about 100 different varieties that we’re looking at here at Texas A&M,” said Tim Hartmann, Assistant ...

Q: Attached are photos of my Celeste fig which was planted in fall 2021. It is on the east side of my shed. The plant receives shade for a couple of hours very early in the morning, but then full sun ...