Growing citrus in the greater Seattle area is a loaded question with a lot of edge cases and qualifiers to any answer,” he ...

’Tis the season to taste-test and choose the best variety for your yard Although in wintertime many plants are dormant and the days are drizzly, there’s one Test Garden chore that always cheers us up ...

Instead of spitting out orange seeds and discarding them, it's possible to grow your own trees. Germination and planting is ...

If you have a small yard, you may have discounted the idea of growing fruit trees. This compact, sun-loving citrus with ...

Citrus trees are evergreen, not deciduous. They are able to slow their growth during hot and cold temperatures but do not go dormant. Evergreens need light and water year round. Citrus requires high ...

Winter still has its grip on us but it's always summer inside when you grow citrus trees. Dwarf citrus trees take up little space but they produce full-size fruit. My dwarf Meyer lemon and dwarf ...

Weather conditions have been favorable for citrus as long as water was provided during the drought. Satsuma harvest should be coming to an end while juice oranges and navels are coming into their own.

Most homes are already at ideal temperatures for growing citrus plants. The freshness and availability of citrus fruit in winter months inspires many gardeners to consider growing their own lemons, ...

Take a trip to your local nursery these days and you will find a good supply of citrus plants. Limes, lemons, oranges and mandarins are fresh from the grower and ready for your garden. You might ...

January library events will help readers of all ages start the new year with fun activities aimed at encouraging literacy and ...

Q. When is citrus fruit ready to harvest? A. Florida uses five indexes to determine maturity of citrus, including soluble solids, juice content, acid level, soluble solids/acid ratio and skin color.

Citrus trees were introduced in California by the Spanish priests who founded missions up and down the coast, and they remain a popular choice for home gardeners looking to fill their larders with ...