Areas with harsh winters are unsuitable for this species, but you can grow figs in big pots and overwinter them by storing them in a cool garage or basement. Since fig trees need well-drained soil ...

The fig tree scion exchange is Sunday March 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Astoria Food Pantry, 25-82 Steinway St.

There are four types of fig trees: Common, San Pedro, Smyrna and Capri. Most figs that we buy are from the self-fertilizing Common group (Brown Turkey, Mission, Kadota). San Pedro (Desert King ...