There’s no doubt that the avocado is the fruit of the day, whether you spread it on your toast or eat it as guacamole. Rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, essential fats and fiber, this is ...

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 ...

No matter the time of the year, it's pretty easy to source an avocado, but have you ever stopped to consider growing your own? Even if you're not particularly green-fingered, you can create a ...

Question: I have started some avocado seeds in water, suspended by toothpicks. Two of them have begun to root and sprout stalks. I intend to plant them soon, but wonder if I should prune them in any ...

After making your next batch of guacamole, 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. Stick the toothpicks firmly into ...

There are two basic reasons why you should make, and eat, guacamole. First, it tastes great. Guacamole, of course, comes from the avocado plant, which is native to warm semitropical forests of the New ...

Everyone loves a good avocado, but they can be expensive in local supermarkets. However, it's perfectly possible to grow your own avocado - and you don't need to be particularly green-fingered. While ...

QUESTION: How does one grow avocado trees in Orleans Parish? If an avocado tree is grown from a seed, will it produce fruit? Does one need two trees for cross-pollination? Thank you. -- P. Bernard ...

With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to celebrate with everyone's favorite green dip: guacamole! And while the popular Hass avocado often takes center stage, Florida offers ...

Discover a unique project : an Avocado Vase crafted from Applewood, designed to grow Avocado plants from a seed.