Our lemons are almost ripe. 'Tis the season for citrus!
Ask Gardenerd: Lemon Tree Grown from Seed
A question came in to Ask Gardenerd about a lemon tree grown from seed. We explore whether that's a good idea or not.
Meyer lemons
Ask Gardenerd: Rootstock Fruit on Citrus
Every once in awhile we get a question or comment from a fruit gardener that their citrus fruit tastes terrible. This week, Paul Marini wrote in to Ask Gardenerd with a different question that is related: "I know the Meyer lemon tree is a combination of lemon and mandarin orange. I am pretty sure there are orange branches growing out of the bottom half [of my tree]. Is it OK to leave them on, or should I cut them off?"
Leaf miners leave their trail of destruction
Ask Gardenerd: Solving Leaf Miner Issues
This week a question came in to Ask Gardenerd about controlling leaf miners and leaf rollers on citrus trees. We'll explore the options to solve the issue.
Our trick will fix most citrus tree problems in a matter of weeks.
YouTube: How to Fix Most Citrus Tree Problems
We've been using a trick to help clients fix most citrus tree problems for more than a decade. You'll find it in Christy's new book, Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden, but we decided to give you a sneak peak in this week's video.
Manju Kumar is always connected to plants.
Podcast: Tropical Fruits with Manju Kumar
Our guest this week is Manju Kumar of the Sarvodaya Institute. She shares her philosophy about gardening and her favorite sub-tropical and tropical fruits to grow.
Tom is most at home surrounded by fruit trees.
Podcast: Fruit Trees with Tom Spellman
This week's guest on the Gardenerd Tip of the Week Podcast is Tom Spellman of Dave Wilson Nursery. He shares his best tips for growing fruit trees for a successive harvest over several months up to year-round.
Darren Butler - photo by Frankie Louise
Podcast: Fruit Tree Care with Darren Butler
C. Darren Butler is more than a tree expert. Yes, he's a certified and consulting arborist. But he's also a Master Gardener, an ecological landscape designer, and a landscape consultant.…
Tara Weaver
Podcast: Fruits and Berries with Tara Austen Weaver
This week's podcast guest is Tara Austen Weaver, freelance writer and author of Growing Berries and Fruit Trees in the Pacific Northwest. Tara shares her passion for home-grown fruit and berries, and tips for a successful harvest from your back yard.
Navel orange
Ask Gardenerd: Yellow Leaves on Citrus Trees
Here's a question we see frequently when it comes to citrus trees: "Our orange tree has yellow leaves. What can we do? It is a dwarf tree. There are some…
Fuji apples ripen on our potted tree. Almost ready!
YouTube: Save a Pot-Bound Tree (or Plant)
Have you ever brought home a fruit tree or plant without knowing where it will go in your yard? Have you planted it in a temporary pot with every intention…