IN THE GARDEN: Wait until spring to assess winter damage to plants

Help! I have several fig trees and am not sure how to prune them. The bushy tree you see has over time become a shrub/bush ...
Yahoo

A Stroll Through The Garden: Fig trees grow easily in Ohio - here's how to do it

One of my friends at the pool asked me if we really could grow and harvest the figs in Ohio. From the latest research I have done, what I discovered is yes, you can grow them and there is a potential ...
NOLA.com

Fig trees are a hit in Louisiana. Here's how to get in on the growing trend.

If you would like to add spring-flowering trees to your landscape, January and February are excellent months to plant them.
Gardening Know How on MSN

Pruning fig trees – The simple healthy cuts that bring years of bountiful harvests

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

Growing and Maintaining Your Fig Tree

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 ...
AOL

Want to Grow Figs In Your Own Backyard? It's Easier Than You Think

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's a lot to love about fig trees—especially if you're lucky enough to have one in your own backyard.

Move over apple trees — 10 unusual fruit trees to grow this spring

This is the perfect time to plant a fruit tree. Wondering what fruit trees to plant? From apricots to plums, here are 10 more exciting fruit trees you can grow.
Staten Island Advance

Fig trees go about their growing business giving gardeners hope in pandemic. Go fig-ure!

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- In isolation from neighbors in the midst of the pandemic, fig gardeners take comfort in their budding crops. Will it be a juicy season for ficus farmers in the Northeast? By now ...