When the going gets tough, the tough get going indoors, especially during heat waves. If you are like me, the heat is really taking a toll on your gardening activities this summer. I garden because I ...

Brown leaves on a tree can be a sign of many different problems. If your fig tree's (Ficus carica) leaves are turning brown, you might be anxious to take action and save your tree. But, depending on ...

While fiddle leaf figs have a reputation for being finicky (which is at least partially deserved), they just need the right ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Sea breezes ruffled the floppy leaves of potted fig and fruit trees temporarily on display in St. George at the 14th annual Fig Fest. The collection of ficus af-fig-ionados took ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Back for its 11th season, the Staten Island Fig Fest will be an outdoor festival. It returns to the National Lighthouse Museum in St. George on Sunday, Sept. 19 from 2 p.m. to 6 ...

Alien fig wasps invading South Florida have perked up the sex life of the Ficus tree. They have what the trees had been missing: a knowing and generous way with pollen. This has led to a proliferation ...

Scattered fig (Ficus spp. Moraceae) trees are critically important for biodiversity conservation in tropical rural landscapes. By providing large fruit crops, they help maintain seed dispersal ...

In the lobby of an eco-chic yoga studio. In the background of an influencer's selfies. In a real estate story on SFGate, tucked in the photos of a staged home for sale. It was tall, bold and beautiful ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. The stately Moreton Bay fig on the 1300 block of Carroll Avenue in the ...