We all know that trees are an important part of our climate efforts. But we usually envision this as lush forests soaking up ...

Fig Tree John was already the stuff of mythology early in the 20th century when The Los Angeles Times noted, “Fig Tree John is a striking character…He is said to be 102 years old and he bears ...

Some species of fig trees store calcium carbonate in their trunks—essentially turning themselves (partially) into stone, new ...

Can you grow a fig from a fig tree? Well, it was Epictetus that said, 'If you tell me that you desire a fig. I answer you ...

I like maximising growing space for food crops, so in this example, I have a fig tree growing in a container with an undergrowth of banana mint! The mint helps as a companion by keeping the weeds ...

Report any small figs with a small hole in the side that drop off the tree to your local agricultural commissioner at 415-473-6700 or the California Department of Food and Agriculture at 800-491-1899.

The fig tree scion exchange is Sunday, March 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Astoria Food Pantry, 25-82 Steinway St. Tagged. trees. queens. science. Hannah Frishberg. Read more.