Many biblical scholars believe that in the Garden of Eden, it was a fig — not an apple — that tempted Eve. Figs were first introduced to California in 1769 at the Mission San Diego de Alcalá.

Hear from Tomoko Kuta about the San Diego Botanic Garden, a 37-acre nonprofit garden in Encinitas. The garden is an urban oasis featuring four miles of meandering trails and ocean views, with more ...