avocado pit

The Avocado Pit; casein on board; 9" x 7"; 2017

 

You're supposed to push toothpicks in a peeled avocado pit and suspend it over water in a glass.  When the pit puts down roots you know it's time to plant it in soil.

 

I forgot about all that and instead just plopped my unpeeled pit in some dirt.  Apparently that works too.