Avocados have grown in popularity as a trendy breakfast food in the last decade, and many have found joy in growing a new avocado plant from the pip of an existing one. Through hydroponics, it's easy ...

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, ...

The first bite of a perfectly ripe avocado, with its notes of nuttiness and creamy texture, is eminently satisfying. Since avocados have become more of a trendy cuisine mainstay in the U.S., we may ...

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 ...

Avocado trees have specific watering needs that are quite different from other trees, thanks to their shallow root system.

Avocado is usually associated with a warm, subtropical climate. Now, researchers at the Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am a terrible gardener. Fifteen years ago, I planted an avocado tree. It lost all the fruit immediately, and it was more than 10 years before it grew more. Three avocados, to be ...

Support local journalism: Find offers for new subscribers here: Special Offers — FLORIDA TODAY. Want to read our e-Edition? Here are some tips for getting the best experience. Avocado trees are a ...

Juliet is your community news reporter covering the South Coast of Santa Barbara County. Rick Shade of Shade Farms has been growing avocados for 45 years. The property he manages has around 5,200 ...