STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — In last Wednesday’s Food section, Peter Cundari’s fig discussion prompted great correspondence from readers. You might remember that this Eltingville gardener cultivates potted ...

Figs are a delightful option for home gardeners, combining sweet, rich flavor and ease of care. Once established, fig trees require minimal maintenance, are drought-tolerant, and can adapt to various ...

I forgot to buy my boyfriend a birthday present this year. It’s not my fault. He forgot to remind me. Weeks before the important day, I asked him if he wanted a bare-root fig tree. I even researched ...

The sacred fig tree (Ficus religiosa) is native to Southeast Asia and gets its name from its deep spiritual and religious significance. Also known as the bodhi tree, the sacred fig tree is said to be ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- In isolation from neighbors in the midst of the pandemic, fig gardeners take comfort in their budding crops. Will it be a juicy season for ficus farmers in the Northeast? By now ...

A step-by-step guide to cultivating delicious figs at home. Figs are a delightful option for home gardeners, combining sweet, rich flavor and ease of care. Once established, fig trees require minimal ...