The fungus is the beetles’ food source. The borers have been known to attack 66 different tree species in California, including avocado, cottonwood, sycamore and oak. The beetles leave perfectly round ...

Strike a match.That's been the fate of thousands of avocado trees on Queensland's Atherton Tablelands as growers rip out entire paddocks in search of more profitable crops.Times may be tough for ...

We love the activity a tree provides and will miss this wonderful pine when the chainsaws show up. — Pam Smith, West Lealman ...

Mountain Fire in Ventura County destroyed an avocado orchard, which once was a Somis man's dream, retirement plant and paradise, ...

For the last nearly 25 years, Sergio Acevedo said he poured his heart and soul into his farm. Now, the 75-year-old says his ...

She reported 500 acres of avocado trees damaged or destroyed, 130 acres of citrus trees and 10 acres of raspberries, as well ...

As firefighters make significant progress against Ventura County's Mountain fire, officials have confirmed another 60 ...

Want to grow an avocado tree? It’s a good project to start in the winter; all you need is an avocado, a clean jar of water, ...

If you love guacamole, grow an avocado! Here's how to grow an avocado from seed (aka the pit), so you'll have a lovely indoor plant for your home.

Learn how to grow avocados in a container with simple steps. Starting from seed extraction to transplanting and caring for your plant, this guide covers everything you need for homegrown avocados.

Officials have started to assess damage to agricultural land in the Mountain Fire burn scar. Here's what to know.

If your avocado tree is growing somewhere shady, it is unlikely to produce fruit. Try moving a potted avocado tree to a ...