In this video, I give you 5 reasons why lemons are the best fruit tree to grow in containers or pots. Self Sufficient Me is based on our small 3-acre property/homestead in se Queensland Australia ...

In various cultures, lemon trees symbolize the goodness of life: love, light, and happiness, to name a few. They make wonderful holiday or housewarming gifts, or commemorative plants to celebrate ...

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 ...

Meyer lemon trees can grow indoors or outdoors, but must be protected from frost and brought inside in cold climates. These trees need full sun, regular water, and well-draining soil to grow healthy ...

Here's a very interesting lemon growing method I saw when travelling overseas in Southern Italy (Sorrento). A lemon farm fertilised their lemon trees with fresh manure! In this video, I compare my ...

Days of daytime highs in the 50s, followed by a few days when temperatures dropped down to the low teens, were enough to fill Yakima’s night skies with gardeners’ dreams of escaping the freeze. Born ...

Living in Louisiana has many advantages, including our subtropical climate that supports the growth of many different types of plants that require warm, humid temperatures. This includes citrus trees, ...

Meyer lemons are juicy additions to the garden, but you do have to know how to prune them to optimize fruit production.

If you're opting to grow your own tree rather than pick one up from a garden center or nursery, here are the steps to follow to properly grow a lemon tree from seed. Step One: Pick a Lemon and Remove ...

(WHTM) – May 18 is a unique holiday — Plant a Lemon Tree Day. The holiday is pretty straightforward to celebrate, you simply plant a lemon tree. The holiday aims to emphasize the benefits of the fruit ...

This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Learn how to grow vegetables, fruits and herbs in a contained space. You don’t need land to be a farmer. With the right kind of sun, ...