Figs are seasonal, and you won't always be able to find them fresh. Here are the two best times of the year to go fig shopping the best results.

1 tablespoon chia seeds. Place figs, water, juice and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a rapid boil, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until liquid reduces by half, about 10-15 minutes.

Fig leaves don’t like to get their foliage wet, and the rust is spread through water on one diseased spot dripping down to a healthy leaf. If you’re using overhead sprinklers, switch to drip ...