Particularly among city gardeners, growing avocados in containers is becoming rather trendy. Any kitchen should include avocados since they are flexible and nutritious. Avocados offer good fats, ...

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 are very easy to grow from the pit, and they're perfect for beginners. With the right process, you could get ...

Do you dream about making avocado toast with freshly harvested fruit? Make this vision a reality by growing your own avocado tree (Persea americana). Since most supermarket avocados come from Mexico, ...

There’s nothing better than freshly prepared guacamole—especially when it's made with perfectly ripe avocados. In fact, you can even grow these delicious fruits indoors, whether it's in your living ...

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 ...

Q: I am trying to grow an avocado tree. I have it in a container, and it’s now 22 inches tall. When is the best time to transplant, and what is the best way to take care of it in our desert? A: There ...

Have you ever wished you had your own avocado tree and could pick fresh avocados whenever you wanted? Or would you like to grow a citrus tree, but don’t have a yard? The UC Master Gardeners of San ...

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 ...