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There’s one notable caveat: For the best results, you should opt for a citrus tree. “Meyer lemon and key lime citrus trees ...
Many people dream of picking their own fresh fruit, but they live in areas with long, harsh winters. However, even in these chilling conditions, it's still possible to make lemonade from your very own ...
I saw an ad for a mail-order nursery offering several dwarf citrus plants that can be grown in containers. I would like to order some but am concerned about how successful they might be in this area.
Except for being a little persnickety about the cold, citrus is just about the perfect garden plant. They produce fragrant blossoms, they don't require heavy-handed pruning or pest control and they're ...
In January, frigid night skies over Yakima fill our dreams with escaping the freeze, and visions of warm beaches. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, I’ve got to admit that Yakima winters shouldn’t ...
There’s something so rewarding about picking fresh fruit off a tree you grew yourself. However, growing fruit can be challenging as well as rewarding. Fruit trees generally are not beginner-friendly.
Question for Dan Gill: I saw an ad for a mail order nursery offering several dwarf citrus plants that can be grown in containers. I would like to order some, but I’m concerned about how successful ...
Winter often brings a sense of stillness to our gardens, with plants resting beneath layers of snow and frost. But what if you could transform your indoor space into a vibrant mini orchard, brimming ...
In January, I recognize the blessing of living in Southern California each time I step into my backyard and see a navel orange tree laden with fruit. As winter sets in, imbibing a daily dose of juicy ...