With the price of avocados always fluctuating, many people are becoming increasingly interested in growing their own. But how exactly do you do it? And, more importantly, do you live in a place where ...

The history of California avocado production begins in Mexico. In 1911, a nurseryman in Altadena enlisted the assistance of a Mexico City resident in searching out desirable avocado varieties. Soon, ...

AVOCADOS are an ideal addition to any meal, whether it be on toast, in your salad or as a side dish. But did you know you could grow your own avocado tree at home? Here's how to grow an avocado tree ...

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 ...

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Avocado expert and global fruit hunter Richard Campbell poses in a large wild avocado tree whose fruits have long been favorites of locals in the nearby village of Progresso, Belize. The tree has been ...

So, you want to grow an avocado tree from seed? It’s not only a fun off-season activity, especially for kids, but it’s also very easy. Just know that since avocados are tropical plants, they won’t ...

A new kind of avocado — created by UC Riverside researchers — may be appearing in grocery stores in coming years. The Luna UCR avocado will soon be marketed to growers worldwide, though it will be a ...

While most home gardens tend to conceal the roots within decorated pots, Ilex Studio‘s new collection of glass vases displays one of the most underrated parts of a plant — the roots. The studio’s ...

It's a complaint that's as old as the hills: My avocado tree is tall and green and healthy but it doesn't want to bear fruit. The possible reasons for this are: You planted a pip: Trees grown from ...