Avocado halves, with the brown seed visible inside. - Lubo Ivanko/Getty Images Most avocado pits end up forgotten in the trash, but they definitely make our list of food scraps you should never throw ...

A deadly fungus carried by beetles is threatening avocado trees. Here is how to spot symptoms and keep trees healthy.

Question. Several avocado trees grew from my compost pile and are now about twelve feet tall. When do I trim them to make them fuller and keep the fruits within easy reach? Answer. Young avocado trees ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Steve Udell / Getty Images Hass avocado trees are best known for their edible fruits with bumpy, dark skin and pale green, creamy ...

Although it can take years for the tree to produce your favorite toast topping, caring for it is relatively simple. If you're an avocado lover, you'll be happy to know that growing your own tree 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 ...

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 ...

Joel Mokaya tends to his hass avocado variety seedlings that will be distributed to farmers at Kisii Agricultural Training Centre. [Sammy Omingo,Standard] Setting up a profitable avocado orchard ...

It would be a dream to have an avocado tree on the patio to make avocado toast or fresh guacamole anytime. Growing an avocado tree from the pit is easy to do in water or soil, but you'll have to be ...