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, ...

Plant the pit: After stratification, fill a small pot with well-draining potting soil. Plant the pit about 1 inch deep in the soil. Water the soil and place the pot in a sunny location. Keep the soil ...

Growing a cherry tree from seed is a slow process, and not the best tree to plant for absolute beginners. But, for anyone who commits (and has a green thumb), it's an incredibly rewarding project.

Growing a peach tree from a pit lets you enjoy the fun of raising a tree, even though it won’t match the parent fruit. Starting with a clean, dried pit and giving the seed a cold rest helps it sprout ...

Archaeologists have traced the cultivation of the date palm—also known as Phoenix dactylifera—back millennia. Centuries later, this tree's delicious fruits remain a staple in cuisines around the world ...