While fig trees need heat, gardeners dwelling in the Golden State's chilly climates can plant 'Desert King,' 'Violette de Bordeaux,' ' White Marseilles' (sometimes sold as 'Lattarula'), 'Conadria ...

Kadota is a green fig variety known for its mild flavour and is often used in desserts and jams and Violette de Bordeaux is popular for its rich taste and sweetness.

During Autumn, Jodie Newall harvests fruit from eighty fig trees at Wallaroo near Hall. Every weekend, Canberra horticulturist Verity Alexandra drives to Bookham where she and her friend Geoff are ...