Q:I live in San Francisco right next to the Bay Bridge and have a very large roof deck. I am getting excellent results from my dwarf lemon and lime trees planted in large ceramic pots. In addition to ...

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 ...

A person hand picking a 'Hass' avocado - Jaboo2foto/Getty Images Do you dream about making avocado toast with freshly harvested fruit? Make this vision a reality by growing your own avocado tree ...

Patience is key for these tropical trees to bear their fruit Reviewed by Barbara Gillette Avocado trees (Persea americana) are a great plant to grow if you live in the southern tip of the United ...

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 ...

LA SELVA BEACH — Picture an avocado. Unless you”ve visited Epicenter Nursery lately, the avocado in your mind”s eye is probably black and the size and shape of a small pear. This is a Hass, the ...

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 ...