The Brown Turkey fig tree (Ficus carica ‘Brown Turkey’) is a popular fruit tree prized for its sweet, mild figs and adaptability to West Texas. Native to the Mediterranean, this variety thrives in ...

One of the things I love about living in a small town is that if you don’t have a tree or garden of your own oftentimes others will share their bounty. I was lucky enough to have my friend Laney ...

I was at the pool this past week and one of my readers asked me a question about fig trees. Fig trees traditionally are a tropical fruit you won’t see growing outside in Jeromesville. At least that is ...

FRESNO, Calif. — Get ready for the full fig season. With the arrival of Calimyrna figs in early-to-mid July, lovers of this ancient fruit finally get the full array of what California has to offer.

Figs are considered the first cultivated crop, dating back to prehistoric times. Can a fruit tree rich in vitamins and fiber thrive in the heat of the Vegas summer? You better believe it. In your very ...

Q: We planted a Brown Turkey fig two years ago. The first season, it had four rudimentary fruit. There were lots of green figs this year but they did not ripen for us. We’re hungry! Any advice? Lynn ...