Growing a potted fig tree is a rewarding process, and can be done year-round with the right conditions. Place the container ...

* What it is: Fignomenal is a recently introduced dwarf fig tree that’s geared to growing in pots. It’s capable of delivering fresh figs for weeks to northern gardeners. Discovered by Lloyd Traven at ...

Many fruit crops, such as most apple varieties, have to be cross-pollinated, meaning you need to grow more than one apple tree in order for them to bear fruit. Pollen from a different variety of apple ...

I like maximising growing space for food crops, so in this example, I have a fig tree growing in a container with an undergrowth of banana mint! The mint helps as a companion by keeping the weeds and ...

Q. Why does my fig tree have black spots on the leaves, and can I grow figs in pots? Do they like a lot of sun? Do tomato plants like a lot of sun? What’s a good fertilizer and can they be grown in ...

Across Britain, gardeners swap whispers about a chilly-season trick that brings wood to life without heaters or greenhouses.

If you’re a serious foodie, you might consider a fig tree for your landscape for a few reasons. Not only are figs super-simple to grow, but they also make attractive landscape trees. Plant your trees ...