Watering Fruit Trees: When to Do it, and When to Avoid it
So you want to start growing your own fruit trees. You have picked out one or two you want to try, but you still have some questions. Do you have …
an avocado tree
10 Tips for Growing Avocados Indoors from Seed
I love avocados. I also live in New England. That means if I have any hope of plucking ripe avocados from a tree, I need to think about growing avocados …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Avocados
Caring for an avocado tree or trees means having the right tools to do the job. And you need the right tools in the kitchen, too, for being able to …
Harvesting your Avocados
Avocados are an unusual fruit: They only ripen— or “soften”—once they’ve been picked (or fallen on the ground). Yes, this makes storage easy—just leave them on the tree! …
Choosing a Site for your Avocado Tree
Since you probably won’t be planting a pit and trying to grow an avocado in a container, you have to choose a location outdoors where an avocado tree will flourish. …
All About Avocados—Everything There Is to Know About This Trendy, Tasty Fruit—from Planting to Eating
In this month’s Food Gardening Magazine, you get everything you need to know about growing avocados at home—this fruit just keeps gaining in popularity, and no wonder, with how delicious …
