Many homeowners harbor secret dreams of planting an orchard and becoming more self-sufficient. The cost of fresh fruit can be ...

Growing a lemon tree (or any citrus tree, for that matter) from seed is easy. However, because lemon trees are hybrids and most of them are grafted, their seeds produce seedlings that are not ...

The Meyer lemon tree is one of our favorite citrus trees because it's so unique and agreeable. A hybrid of a lemon and a mandarin orange, the Meyer lemon tastes sweeter and more floral than a ...

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade — but what about when life does not give you lemons? Well, you make the lemons yourself (with a bit of soil, gardening and patience for about 15 years!).

Since it’s August, we’ll start here. This is the time of year to fertilize for the last time. Citrus needs nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and possibly micro-nutrients such as zinc or iron. Ask your ...

Last February, we experienced some significant freezes that damaged citrus trees, particularly on the north shore. It’s hard to say if we will have severe freezes this winter, but it only takes one ...

Growing plants from seeds is incredibly satisfying. And when those seeds would otherwise be thrown in the trash, there is something even more pleasurable about nurturing new life. Next time you slice ...