Caring for Ficus Plants in Hot Weather

Figs (the fruit of Ficus caria) are delicious, but did you know that the leaves are also edible and have a wonderfully aromatic coconut-vanilla flavor profile when boiled? Let me know if you try it for yourself! (I might have to go pick some more pears and make poached pears with fig syrup)! Recipe: Pick two good handfuls of the freshest, youngest fig leaves you can find. The accompanying stems are extra flavorful so include them too! Boil in enough water to cover leaves until water changes colo