There are over 500 varieties of avocados available in the world, and yet the Hass is the most popular, for several good ...

Food Editor Daniel Hernandez makes the case for subtracting tomatoes and onions from guacamole recipes. L.A. Times readers ...

There are thousands of pear varieties globally, however, a much smaller selection of European and Asian pears are commonly available to grow ...

So I decided to try out two expert-recommended avocado storage methods to see how well they worked against each other, and how long they'd preserve one once it had been cut. It's worth noting ...

This fruit (yep, it's a fruit from a tree, not a vegetable ... They have an ovoid shape with a slight pear-like appearance. The thick skin can be a challenge to peel, often requiring a sharp knife or ...

Then you'll need to know how to grow an avocado tree indoors because these plants aren't hardy in most areas of the country. They can be grown as attractive houseplants with a little TLC.

This oak tree has stood in this very spot since long before he or I walked the Earth. It is early winter when MacKenzie, an atmospheric scientist and director of Birmingham University Institute ...

If there's a pretty white-flowering tree in front of your house in spring, chances are it's Bradford pear (Pyrus calleryana), also known as Callery pear. The white blooms are a welcome sign of spring ...