"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A slew of dishes instantly become more flavorful with the addition of nutritious avocados. Whether you ...

Avocado trees, Persea americana, are tender trees that are native to equatorial regions in Central and South America, including Mexico and Costa Rica. They are typically grown in warmer zones or ...

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 ...

Freddy Menge fills the apple bins during a busy time on Saturday at the Westside Santa Cruz Farmers’ Market at the Epicenter Trees and Fruit booth. Menge and his wife Ellen Baker own and operate ...

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 ...

It may be too early to be optimistic, but damage from the avocado lace bug appears to be on the decline. This year’s avocado defoliation still continues to raise havoc with fruit production in some ...