This avocado tree behind me didn't grow overnight. In fact, it's 5 years old. I know because I put the seed out and planted it. I had always seen those pictures of avocado seeds with toothpicks sitting half and water. I tried it many times and got nothing. Finally just started taking the seeds and plant them right in the ground and leaving them alone. Before I knew it, I had little saplings. This one has been dug up because we had to move. unfortunately, though I think it is no longer living because I had to put it somewhere and I haven't seen it in two weeks. I know they are tough but we'll see. The best part of the story about this tree is that it grew where it wasn't supposed to, in a rose bush garden. I remember moving in and our landlord saying that her only requirement was to keep the roses alive. There was an avocado tree between each rose bush. I have taken them out because we moved and I am sure the roses will be just fine. I loved this gar...