Highly nutritious avocados are a favorite summer fruit for good reason. Whether you crush one up to make guacamole, slice it for a sandwich, mash it on toast, or top a salad with it, avocado provides ...

Why toss out your avocado pit when you can turn it into a cute little houseplant? Here's everything you need to know about growing the seed into a mini tree fit for your windowsill. There’s a simple ...

Ever whipped up the ultimate breakfast spread only to realize your avocado isn't ripe, or worse yet, missing from the picture overall? There's a way to ensure your breakfast burrito is never without ...

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, ...

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 ...

AFTER MAKING YOUR next batch of guacamole (perhaps for Cinco de Mayo!), grow an avocado tree from a seed with your kids. All you need is a fresh avocado pit, three toothpicks and a glass of water.

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 ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. We’ve heard a lot about how the boom in almond and other nut production is straining ...