Figs, one of the most popular fruits grown in southern backyards, was one of the first fruits people cultivated. Archaeological evidence dates fig cultivation to about 4000 B.C. A native of ancient ...

Figs are one of the most widely planted fruit trees in home landscapes in Louisiana. They thrive in the New Orleans area and are remarkably easy to take care of. With little effort, they will produce ...

It’s fig season, and it looks like we have an excellent crop in south Louisiana. Figs (Ficus carica) are native to the Middle East and western Asia but have become naturalized here in North America.

Figs are one of the most widely planted fruit trees in the Louisiana home landscape because they’re easy to grow and readily available. With little effort, some space in the yard and plenty of ...

Both Improved Celeste Figs (O'Rourke) and Celeste Figs are recommended cultivars for planting in Louisiana. (RUSTY COSTANZA / THE TIMES-PICAY) QUESTION: What is the difference between the Improved ...

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 ...