Avalanche-Journal reader B.T. of Lubbock asks about volunteer pecan trees that come from local squirrel activity. His question: If a seedling is dug up but not the pecan nut with it, can another tree ...

Information about the pecan (carya illinoinensis), a quintessential southern staple, is as varied as the multiple options for its pronunciation. The pecan has something in common with the persimmon, ...

The almond, pecan, walnut and pistachio were each officially declared California’s state nut when Gov. Jerry Brown recently signed the declaration into law. Botanically speaking, the nuts are ...