When grown in the appropriate zones, avocado trees do not require extra care during the winter unless the area experiences a ...

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 ...

This week our SoCal Garden Clinic turns to problematic avocado trees: Question from reader Steven Klein of Malibu: In November 2011, I planted a 3-gallon Lamb Hass avocado tree on a slope with full ...

LA SELVA BEACH — Picture an avocado. Unless you”ve visited Epicenter Nursery lately, the avocado in your mind”s eye is probably black and the size and shape of a small pear. This is a Hass, the ...

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 ...

You love the creamy, rich taste of a ripe avocado and you live in the avocado capital of the world, where alligator pears are second only to citrus. What’s the tastiest and best avocado for your ...

My avocado trees have been grown from Mexican (cultivar Haas) seeds and are now about 3 years old. One flowered and put out fruit this spring. Most of the fruit dropped, but I have about a half dozen ...