20 April is the feast day of Zacchaeus of Jericho. We all know the account of Zacchaeus climbing a tree to see Jesus. However, it turns out not to have been a sycamore tree at all. This is the story … ...

I was taking a walk recently and saw Ficus exasperata, known as ewe eepin, in front of a house, and it reminded me of the story I shared about how this plant induced a woman’s menstruation. So, on our ...

Patricia Shannon gives how-to content a can-do attitude, sharing her knowledge and research on housekeeping, decorating, gardening, etiquette, beauty, and more. She has been writing and editing ...

THE accompanying sketch represents an instrument used in Egypt for removing the “eye” or top of the sycomore fig. It is a piece of hoop iron, blunt on one edge and tolerably sharp on the other, and ...

Jizan, May 01, 2025, SPA -- Deep within the villages of Jazan, the Ficus sycomorus stands tall with its massive trunk and broad leaves. Well-suited to the region's hot climate, it thrives in the ...

Some phenomena continue to spoil the experience of enjoying the natural beauty of Dhofar Governorate throughout the year, particularly during the khareef season. One of the most damaging is the random ...

In my opinion, the easiest fruit to grow in Southeast Texas is the fig—by far! Common figs (Ficus carica) are unique because they do not require pollinators for fruit development. It has become my ...

The Brown Turkey fig tree (Ficus carica ‘Brown Turkey’) is a popular fruit tree prized for its sweet, mild figs and adaptability to West Texas. Native to the Mediterranean, this variety thrives in ...

Ficus plants make for popular indoor choices, thanks to their lush foliage and air-purifying qualities. However, keeping them healthy can be tricky, if you do not have the right knowledge.