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, ...

Growing an indoor avocado tree gives you access to one of the most delicious fruits year-round, regardless of your regional climate. Before you start looking for tips on planting an avocado pit at ...

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 ...

Laurel wilt is a disease spread by the non-native red bay ambrosia beetle that affects trees in the laurel family. The disease, which originated from infested wood packing material, has killed native ...

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 ...

Whether you love the idea of fresh guacamole made from your own avocados, or just like the aesthetics of avocado trees, you’ve probably wondered if it’s possible to grown an avocado tree indoors. To ...