It’s the tree a neighbourhood brought back from the brink. A community push to save a fig tree in Sydney’s eastern suburbs prompted the council to reverse its decision to send in the chainsaws.

But while you can plant one in your garden, growing a fig tree in a pot is actually more beneficial. Native to the ...

“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 ...