Fig trees are (celeste pictured) are easy to grow and will produce figs for many years if provided full sun exposure, in a well-drained area. The fig is soft and sweet ‘fruit’ with an almost creamy texture. They are used in baking, to sweeten meats, dried as a snack, and made into preserves with an assortment of added flavors. (Courtesy: plantmegreen.com).
Summer is officially here! Gardeners, most of us would argue the point summer arrived in SETX more than month ago (I certainly would). Hot and humid climate conditions and a “moisture- rich” environment are exacting conditions required by many trees to recuperate from last years’ temperature extremes including an extended drought. There is one fruit tree in particular which enjoys the hea...
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