Steve Nix is a member of the Society of American Foresters and a former forest resources analyst for the state of Alabama. The common fig (Ficus carica) is a small tree native to southwest Asia but ...

Wasps do play an essential role in the life cycle of many types of fig trees, but most figs from the supermarket are likely ...

A new discovery reveals how certain fig trees in Kenya transform carbon into rock, offering a unique solution for long-term ...

From cruising by gondola on the river to sipping modern mead in the hinterland, here’s how to get a fresh perspective on the ...

Figs, these sweet fruits enjoyed since antiquity, hide a surprising biological relationship with tiny insects. A popular ...

Many believe figs contain wasps, but most supermarket varieties are actually bug-free. While fig wasps are vital for pollinating certain fig types, like Smyrna, common Ficus Carica figs, such as ...

Excerpted with permission from the publisher Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global,‎ Laura Spinney, published by ‎William Collins.

Despite a slightly delayed start of the season, the California fig industry’s promotional timing is on schedule.

According to scientists, this one-of-a-kind tree could act as a brilliant 'climate warrior' in the years to come.

When LAist senior editor Suzanne Levy discovered there was a fig tree in her new backyard, she was thrilled. She didn't realize she'd be sharing its bounty with a tenacious sweet-toothed squirrel. The ...

Fiddle-leaf figs are notoriously finicky houseplants and need a consistent environment to thrive. Keep them in a humid space ...