In my opinion, the easiest fruit to grow in Southeast Texas is the fig—by far! Common figs (Ficus carica) are unique because they do not require pollinators for fruit development. It has become my ...

Peaches on trees growing in the backyards of San Antonio landscapes are being harvested now, but that is not as easy as producing some other types of fruit including figs, blackberries and citrus.

There's a lot to love about fig trees, especially if you're lucky enough to have one in your own backyard. Not only do they have stunning lobed green leaves that can provide ample shade to neighboring ...

A couple of weeks ago, we talked about fig trees that thrive in our Southeast Texas climate and yield bountiful harvests. Thanks to this year’s wonderful weather, our fig trees are bursting with fruit ...

Q: Attached are photos of my Celeste fig which was planted in fall 2021. It is on the east side of my shed. The plant receives shade for a couple of hours very early in the morning, but then full sun ...

At first blush, the hot, dry, sunny weather in Texas can make it sound nigh impossible to cultivate a flourishing garden. Fortunately, that's far from the case, as there are hundreds of plants that ...