Blackberries are ripe, and damsons have started falling from their trees. Summer is on the wane, but with its swansong comes a final bundle of sun-kissed produce. Chief among these treasures are figs, ...

Is there a great secret in getting a fig tree to bear fruit? My tree is six years old and I cover it every winter. Nothing happens, but it grows beautiful leaves. Would it be a good idea to put the ...