There are many reasons to spend time in southern California during the winter months. The sunshine, warm temperatures and cold, clear nights are among them. But there are many other gifts to discover.

roots and rounded shapes that make them ideally suited to container living. There are dwarf varieties (types of citrus that have been grafted onto dwarfing rootstock to keep them small, which top out ...

Q. We live in one of the cooler areas of Southern California and would like to add a lemon tree to our little orchard this spring. We’re wondering if it could survive the occasional frosty night we’re ...

With a bit of extra care and a lot of natural light, you can have a beautiful home orchard in no time. Oranges are a delicious part of any diet, providing a much-needed dose of vitamin C. A glass of ...

Cold-hardy citrus varieties like satsuma mandarins and Sugar Belle oranges can thrive in North Florida despite occasional freezes. Proper planting and care are essential for citrus success, including ...

Lemon trees are an excellent addition to your garden. They offer sweet citrus fruit, and their blossoms smell wonderful when they bloom. However, there are some garden plants that may negatively ...

I have mentioned many times over the years that I believe that we live in a horticultural paradise. There is very little we can’t grow successfully in our Pacific Northwest climate, and Lord knows I ...

A love of farming that began with a teenager’s two-acre cucumber field has grown into one of the country's most unique ...

Why doesn’t my Meyer lemon tree produce any fruit? I was reminded of this question when I estimated the fruit production this year in a Las Vegas orchard. I use a particular variety of pluot called ...

Citrus greening disease was first discovered in Florida in 2005. Since then, production of oranges in the United States for processing has declined by 72 percent between the 2007-2008 growing season ...