Figs are often overlooked fruits, but fall is the ideal time to try this healthy pick. Not only are they sweet and versatile, but figs are packed with fiber to support your digestion and essential ...

I was at the pool this past week and one of my readers asked me a question about fig trees. Fig trees traditionally are a tropical fruit you won’t see growing outside in Jeromesville. At least that is ...

Unlike other types of fruit, figs don’t ripen well off the plant. So when are figs ripe and how can you tell when to pick the fruit? There are several clues to look for so that you don't end up with ...

Figs are in season and ready to be sliced onto charcuterie boards, mixed into jams, and tossed into fresh salads. But if you're a fan of the fig, you may have heard a rumor that's not so appetizing: ...

Although figs are often the forgotten fruit, their sweet, honeyed flavor pairs well with many other holiday foods. Try figs with nuts and cured meats like bacon and ham. Or taste them with aromatics ...

Although figs appear entirely plant based, their life cycle often includes a pollinating wasp that cannot leave the fruit once inside. Modern cultivation produces both pollinated and non pollinated ...

Soft, chewy, and sweet, Fig Newtons -- as most of us still call them despite being rebranded to "Newtons" more than a decade ago -- have been the quintessential packaged snack food for over a century.

A group of Benton County volunteers has found a way to combine a sweet tooth with a science project. Andrea Klokow is the project co-chairwoman for the Benton County Master Gardeners Fig Trial, which ...

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.