I like maximising growing space for food crops, so in this example, I have a fig tree growing in a container with an ...

Fig fruit grows on old and new growth. Pruning back will delay fruit production, but if you're growing figs in a container and sheltering them from the winter cold, you should prune them for the best ...

Have fun and enjoy picking fresh fruit right outside your door thanks to compact varieties you can grow in containers. Just clear some space on your patio, deck, balcony, or front steps that receives ...

No garden? No problem—grow a variety of delicious fruits on your porch or patio. Star Roses and Plants You don’t need a lot of space to grow nutritious fruits at home. From berries to citrus, a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There's a lot to love about fig trees—especially if you're lucky enough to have one in your own backyard.

Last year, I purchased a dwarf fig, bare root, from Duluth Trading Company out of Michigan. It grew well this summer in a pot outside. As the temperatures cooled this fall, it seemed to go dormant. I ...