Have you ever reached for avocados in the grocery store and thought, "I wonder if I can grow my own tree and harvest the fruit myself?" The answer, believe it or not, is yes. The subtropical plant, ...

With the cost of avocados constantly rising, never mind the food miles accrued from shipping and the social issues surrounding avocado farming, the thought of growing your own guacamole base is ...

An avocado pit is relatively easy to sprout into a new plant. Then you'll need to know how to grow an avocado tree indoors because these plants aren't hardy in most areas of the country. They can be ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Starting an avocado tree from a pit is like taking on a miniature gardening challenge. It’s the botanical equivalent of having a pet rock: low commitment with plenty of pay-off if ...

FILE - Harvested avocados are displayed at an orchard near Ziracuaretiro, Michoacan state in Mexico on Oct. 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File) So, you want to grow an avocado tree from seed? It’s ...

Avocados (Persea americana) are types of evergreen trees that are originally from Central America. Coveted for their edible fruits, avocado trees aren't exclusive to agricultural settings. With the ...

On occasion, I come across a planted avocado tree and curiously ask the owner if they have enjoyed any fruits from it. Most always, the answer is "no" with a hint of frustration in their tone. This ...

It may be too early to be optimistic, but damage from the avocado lace bug appears to be on the decline. This year’s avocado defoliation still continues to raise havoc with fruit production in some ...

If you plan on growing avocadoes or even if you are already growing them, I highly recommend visiting the website of Greg Alder (gregalder.com). It would appear to be the definitive website for ...