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 ...

Patience is key for these tropical trees to bear their fruit Avocado trees (Persea americana) are a great plant to grow if you live in the southern tip of the United States or father south. These ...

Growing your own food is one major thing you can do to lead a more sustainable life-it can reduce carbon emissions and waste and also allows you to steer clear of ingesting pesticides and other ...

Avocados make everything taste better: eggs, sandwiches, salads, even desserts (well, according to some people). But as they can cost more than $2 a pop, it's tempting to start growing these ...

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 ...

Question: I’d like to grow my own fruit trees, but I’m short on space. Can I grow fruit trees in containers? Answer: We’re happy to say yes, you can. One of the great pleasures in life is picking ...

If you’re an avocado lover and dream of having your very own plant at home, you’re in luck. Beloved for its versatility, the avocado has become a global favorite, from salads and smoothies to toast ...

A: Yes, you can grow a tree. But you will probably never grow fruit. I have personal experience here, but I encourage you to grow a tree. It is a great experience. Growing up, my parents were plant ...

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 ...

In 35-plus years of writing this gardening column, I've seen a lot of large avocado trees growing in the greater Houston area. My grandmother, Mimi Gracida, had a two-story-plus avocado tree at her ...

Watch how an avocado fruit tree was growing from a seed/pit to young plant in this time-lapse. An avocado seed was extracted ...