Few fruits arouse as much expectation as figs: sweet, fleshy, with that delicate skin that seems to hide a treasure. But the illusion is short-lived. As soon as they enter the house, they begin to ...

If you’re growing fig trees where temperatures drop below freezing for extended periods, then an ounce of protection can be worth a pound (or more!) of figs. Native to Mediterranean Europe, Asia and ...

Home gardeners sometimes find themselves with too much of a good thing. What to do with that overabundance of vegetables and fruit? They might share summer’s bounty with friends and neighbors. Another ...