Meyer lemon trees can grow indoors or outdoors, but must be protected from frost and brought inside in cold climates. These ...
What is a Meyer lemon tree? The first Meyer lemon tree (Citrus x meyeri) was introduced in China in 1908, and the variety we know today (which is less susceptible to viruses) came from the University ...
Lemons might bring to mind sunny and warm climates, but you can grow one potted variety of the citrus fruit in your house easily, regardless of USDA Zone.
Q: I bought a lemon tree at one of the big-box stores at the mall last year. It’s doing well. It had some bugs on it that I wiped off and they don’t seem to have come back. It put out some flowers but ...
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 ...
Most people think fruit belongs outside. In soil. In sun. Somewhere you visit, not somewhere you live. That is why the idea ...
Growing plants from seeds is incredibly satisfying. And when those seeds would otherwise be thrown in the trash, there is ...
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!).
This week, gardening columnist Don Kinzler fields questions about pruning an indoor lemon tree, preventing squirrel damage, and growing potatoes in a tire tower. Reader Sandy F. asks gardening ...