When we moved to our current property in 2013, there was a huge Brown Turkey Fig Tree already on the property. This fig tree was planted by my wife's grandfather when he lived on the property, but there's no telling...
Although all our fig trees are bare right now (mid January) as I'm writing this, it won't be long before they're budding and growing again. Here in south Georgia, fig trees can start budding as soon as late February. Our...
Louisiana State University is well known for their work with figs. They had an impressive breeding program in the 1950s that was led by Dr. Ed O'Rourke. The goal of this program was to develop fig varieties that performed exceptionally...
A few weeks ago I was talking to a fellow fig grower north of us. He was telling me about an upcoming meeting he had with a lady who grows hundreds of fig varieties, and prunes all her trees to...
As the winter chill approaches, many fig tree collectors and enthusiasts find themselves contemplating the best techniques to protect their beloved fig trees during the harsh winter conditions. In this blog we'll delve into winter care considerations for both potted...
Like many fruit trees, fig trees are mostly propagated from cuttings. This process involves taking a stick or twig from an existing fig tree and planting it in some kind of soil media. When subjected to the right conditions, that...
We haven't always been avid fig pruners, but over the past few years we have seen all the wondrous benefits of pruning fig trees. Whether you have a one year old fig tree or a 25 year old fig tree,...
Earlier this year while visiting an online fig forum, I noticed one commenter complaining about some fig cuttings that he had purchased from someone online. His complaint was that these fig cuttings were still green and would not store well...
Just like any other garden plant or fruit tree on your homestead, fig trees will benefit from having ample nutrients in the soil around the tree. A fig tree can grow in pretty poor soils, but it will grow much...
