So this is what you need to know and do to help your fig tree thrive and be healthy, rewarding you with your very own figs ...

The most commonly planted fruit trees are apple trees but you don't always have to follow convention. Pear, plum, fig and medlar trees ... another recommended for growing fruit.

“Astoria is kind of the fruit tree capital of the city,” the former urban orchardist said. “ The fig culture in Astoria runs really deep.” To preserve and grow Astoria’s diverse array ...