Grow your own citrus year round - even in the frigid North!

   By berned_you  Dec 27, 2011
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I’ve always adored citrus trees but was mistaken in believing that they were only to be enjoyed by those living in warm, sunny locales such as Florida and California.  I was delighted when my good friend told me about dwarf meyer lemon trees.  These trees can be planted in containers and pruned to a desired height/width.  You keep them outside in the summer and simply move them to a sunny spot indoors for the winter months.  You can use similar techniques for lime, grapefruit, mandarin and orange trees as well!

I purchased a one year old tree back in June and it was $35 from a local nursery.  It hasn't grown very much but has focused its energy on producing lovely blooms and lemons!  I have yet to try any lemons but will likely do so very soon.

See my phenoMNal twin cities blog for more information and growth updates.

  

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didama by didama | MAPLEWOOD, NJ
Dec 27, 2011

What a great idea!