it's fairly easy to propagate fiddle-leaf figs from cuttings. Plus it's a great way to use any pieces you prune off as you shape the tree, turning one houseplant into several more for free.

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

San Diego has the perfect set of environmental conditions for fig trees to thrive. Gardeners who want a fig tree in their ...