If your parents ever warned you not to swallow the pits of stone fruits because a fruit tree would grow in your stomach, you may have a mental image of fruits swiftly sprouting from pits. And while ...

Start by choosing the correct variety of plum, then remove the pit. Extract the seeds from the pit, then let them germinate before placing them in the soil. Wouldn't it be great to have free plums ...

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 ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Starting an avocado tree from a pit is like taking on a miniature gardening challenge. It’s the botanical equivalent of having a pet rock: low commitment with plenty of pay-off if ...