Pruning cuts should be made close to the branch collar and not flush against the trunk. These are “thinning cuts” and the entire branch is removed from the tree. “Heading cuts” will remove only one ...

Lynn AlbertsonN.C. Cooperative Extension Cooperative Extension is hosting a Free Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop with N.C. State Fruit Tree Specialist, Dr. Mike Parker, from 9-11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb.

The beauty of shrub and tree branches appears when leaves are absent. Take advantage of this time to prune woody plants to prevent crossing and rubbing branches, thin out dense ...

Late winter may still feel like hibernation season, but for homeowners with backyard orchards and berry patches, it’s prime ...

In the U.S., only about 664 tons of ginger were produced in 2024 — just 0.7% of what Americans consumed. Few crops illustrate ...

The secret to the perfect fig is in your shears. A few strategic cuts turn a tangled thicket into a high-yielding masterpiece ...

A total of 286 fig varieties, comprised of 18 caprifigs and 268 female varieties, from 3 germplasm banks in Spain (61 genotypes), Turkey (115), and Tunisia (110) were studied (Supplementary Table S1).

Which country is the largest producer of fig in the world? Discover why Turkey leads global fig production, along with climate advantages, major growing regions, fig varieties, economic importance, ...

Here are 5 things to do in the garden this week: No deciduous tree is more suited to Southern California or easier to grow than the fig. Of all deciduous fruit trees, figs have the lowest winter chill ...

Choose a strong, disease-free branch from a mature fig tree. Look for shoots that are about 6-12 inches long with multiple buds, as these will have the best chance of producing roots and new growth ...