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 ...

Citrus trees are small to medium-sized, frost tender, sub-tropical trees whose fragrant spring and summer flowers are followed by a range of different tangy fruits including oranges, lemons, limes and ...

Having your own lemon tree at home is often a luxury we assume is reserved for people who live in citrus-friendly locales, like sunny California or humid Florida. However, that doesn’t mean those in ...

This container plant provides beauty and fruit.

Worldwide, citrus trees produce more fruit than all other deciduous fruit trees combined. Many gardeners in Marin find growing citrus rewarding, but somewhat problematic. For problem-free growth and ...

Proper care is essential for delicious fruits and healthy trees. There's nothing better than fresh lemons grown in your own backyard. It's certainly idyllic to think about, but there are plenty of ...

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 ...

I didn't know true happiness until I started growing fruit in my very dark apartment. If you open a package of fruit I have sent or delivered, you are consenting to the conditions of Official Fruit ...

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 ...

Recent freezes resulted in cold damage to some local citrus trees. Cold-injured citrus trees can take a while to become evident. What appears to be damage will not always be permanent. Never be in a ...