Best resource for growing avocados

While there isn’t a great single resource for growing avocados at home, the best of what’s available is a handbook written for commercial farmers that is edited by Gary Bender, former farm advisor in San Diego County. He taught my Master Gardener class on...

Cass and his Fuerte turn two

Compare Cass and his placenta tree to one year ago here.   You might also like to read: “My boy and his placenta tree turn three.” ShareClick to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new...
How the Fuerte avocado really got its name

How the Fuerte avocado really got its name

The California avocado industry was originally built on the quality of one variety: Fuerte. And yet, despite its fame and importance, the commonly repeated story about how Fuerte got its name is dubious. Here’s a summary of the story that is told: A freeze hit...

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