Some plants, like avocado trees, grow stronger and more cold hardy as they mature. They also become more difficult to cover.

Lemons as a houseplant?! Harvesting your own citrus (lemons, Meyer lemons, limes, dwarf oranges) inside the home is one of the coolest things you can do. It is so fun to watch the fruit mature and ...

Growing a lemon tree indoors lets you enjoy fresh citrus year-round, even without outdoor space or a warm climate. Choose compact varieties like Meyer or Ponderosa lemons, which stay small but still ...

Many people think they need to be seasonal gardeners to grow lemons, but that’s not the case. You don’t need a large plot of ...

MacCubbin gives gardening advice for Central Florida about citrus, mulch and compost, lawn care, gardenias, creeping fig and ...

Instead of spitting out orange seeds and discarding them, it's possible to grow your own trees. Germination and planting is fairly easy, but results may vary.

Dreaming of harvesting peaches, plums, apples or figs from your own backyard? Growing delicious homegrown fruit starts with ...

University of Florida researchers are using a combination of individual protective covers and plant growth regulators to help ...

If you're looking to add a bit of tasty citrus to your indoor garden, consider an orange tree. Here's how to properly care ...

Nothing beats the satisfaction of having a nice cup of tea  – except maybe sipping a custom blend you grew and harvested from your very own garden. The Peninsula is suitable for cultivating many ...

ALTURAS, Fla. — While the citrus industry has faced challenges over the last decade, the USDA reports production from the past two years is up by 12%. Golden Ridge Groves in Alturas is hoping to ...