Fresh fig season is short, so don't miss out! Here's how to eat figs raw and the best ways to cook them for fig recipes.

There’s a sprawling fig tree on a corner near my home that, seeking sunshine, twists itself almost into knots, so much so that a lot of it hangs over the property’s fence, beckoning passersby with ...

This seasonal dessert marries two Mediterranean flavors: fresh, ripe figs and sweet peaches. The pastry crust is very forgiving and comes together in just a few minutes (though it has to be chilled ...

This seasonal dessert marries two Mediterranean flavors: fresh, ripe figs and sweet peaches. The pastry crust is very forgiving and comes together in just a few minutes (though it has to be chilled ...

This seasonal dessert marries two Mediterranean flavors: fresh, ripe figs and sweet peaches. The pastry crust is very forgiving and comes together in just a few minutes (though it has to be chilled ...

SIGNING OFF: In her final gardening feature of the year, Chloe Lieberman addresses concerns readers have about their fig and pawpaw trees. Photos courtesy of Lieberman The beautiful autumn sunlight ...

Figs are a delightful option for home gardeners, combining sweet, rich flavor and ease of care. Once established, fig trees require minimal maintenance, are drought-tolerant, and can adapt to various ...

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When LAist senior editor Suzanne Levy discovered there was a fig tree in her new backyard, she was thrilled. She didn't realize she'd be sharing its bounty with a tenacious sweet-toothed squirrel. The ...

Fresh figs are a bit of a rare find at the supermarket, since they have two relatively short seasons a year -- early summer and late summer or the beginning of fall. So when they make an appearance at ...