tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post6784302881290003309..comments2024-03-28T17:42:54.646-05:00Comments on PlantPostings: Goodbye Tangerines, Hello LemonsBeth at PlantPostingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-56190558312383103752015-04-02T22:04:07.768-05:002015-04-02T22:04:07.768-05:00Nothing like a refreshing, high-quality beer with ...Nothing like a refreshing, high-quality beer with a spritz of fresh lemon juice!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-59287982125534182262015-04-02T22:03:20.341-05:002015-04-02T22:03:20.341-05:00Hi Kathleen: The lemons were soooo tasty. We only ...Hi Kathleen: The lemons were soooo tasty. We only have three left from last year's crop, and I'm salivating thinking about it. The blooms are just bursting now, and yest they smell wonderful! Just in time for Easter. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-85406227856284899932015-04-02T19:34:54.215-05:002015-04-02T19:34:54.215-05:00I like how you celebrate!I like how you celebrate!Leshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18281256160705697856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-39557107703661798192015-03-30T22:56:05.413-05:002015-03-30T22:56:05.413-05:00That is so exciting & I bet your house smelled...That is so exciting & I bet your house smelled incredible too! Every time I go into a greenhouse in the winter there seems to be citrus of some kind in bloom and it smells heavenly. Your lemon looks luscious. The best welcome home!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-29945789716356819202015-03-30T21:29:32.660-05:002015-03-30T21:29:32.660-05:00Thanks, Helene! Yes, that's exciting. Interest...Thanks, Helene! Yes, that's exciting. Interesting that the Meyers don't do as well in the U.K. I guess that makes sense: I only water mine one or two times a week, although I mist it frequently during the winter. I guess the soil is supposed to dry out in between waterings. I also have a fast-draining pot for it, with a hole in the bottom. It's on a tray to capture the draining water. Anyway, wow--I'll look forward to your posts about the 'Lisbon'! Yes, I must admit I'm a bit addicted now to citrus gardening. ;-) Our tree is just blooming now, and the scent is ... incredible!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-33656229742866520922015-03-30T19:37:40.535-05:002015-03-30T19:37:40.535-05:00Congratulations on your harvest and the new blooms...Congratulations on your harvest and the new blooms, your lemon tree looks fantastic Beth! <br />I have actually read up about lemon trees lately as 2 weeks ago I got my first lemon tree too!! I contacted a specialist citrus nursery here in UK to get advice what to buy, and having read about lots of people growing Meyers over in US I thought perhaps I could have one too – but I was advised Meyers do not like our wet winters and are only for conservatories over here. They are fine with the mild winters we have but outdoors they will get too much water in a period they are supposed to be watered sparingly. Instead I was advised to by a ‘Lisbon’ so that’s what I did, it arrived 10 days ago and I can’t wait for my first harvest. It is quite small still and will grow quite quickly, but can be pruned as much as you like. According to the nursery you could just about chop it in half. Fully hardy outdoors here in London and perfect for a small garden grown in a container permanently. I can see an addiction coming…. :-)HELENEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16112289914239038835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-42219620029441619522015-03-29T21:26:00.197-05:002015-03-29T21:26:00.197-05:00Hi Sue: I never thought to try to grow one indoors...Hi Sue: I never thought to try to grow one indoors until a friend told me about it. She grows several of them: moves them outside during the summer and indoors during the winter. Mine seemed to struggle outside last summer, because of debris and lack of sun in my shady garden. I'm going to try to grow it indoors this summer--thinking it might get a little more sun (and much less debris) in the sunroom. Yes, it is great to be home! A little colder, but otherwise wonderful.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-69216067226489501782015-03-29T21:19:37.525-05:002015-03-29T21:19:37.525-05:00Oh, gosh. It's looking like it could happen. W...Oh, gosh. It's looking like it could happen. Wouldn't that be wild to have a Michigan State vs. Wisconsin championship match-up?! On an easier topic: Yes, I do believe you would enjoy growing a Meyer Lemon tree. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-36906890375119852292015-03-29T21:17:43.068-05:002015-03-29T21:17:43.068-05:00The light and soil are good, and also I think the ...The light and soil are good, and also I think the draining pot makes a difference. The tree never gets too waterlogged. Yes, Floridians are fortunate to be able to grow citrus trees in their outdoor gardens. The flowers on my tree are blooming now, and it smells wonderful!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-33302949945565679812015-03-29T06:03:35.547-05:002015-03-29T06:03:35.547-05:00how interesting, Beth. I've never heard of a l...how interesting, Beth. I've never heard of a lemon tree grown indoors. But the position clearly suits it. I find lemon trees often attract nasty bugs, so maybe one of the advantages of growing it indoors is to protect it. Myer lemons with their thin skins are my favourite for juice. It must be good to be home - enjoy the spring weather.Sue Catminthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14242341696447975933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-33916036336516087472015-03-28T17:58:26.135-05:002015-03-28T17:58:26.135-05:00Just so you know . . , I am cheering for Wisconsin...Just so you know . . , I am cheering for Wisconsintoo. Oh my, what ever will I do if they end up playing against one another again!<br />Love your flowering plants/Lemon tree. I may have to try a Michigan Lemon tree! I think I am up for the challenge . . .Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08723721131329150461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-13302376143362394112015-03-28T16:57:38.686-05:002015-03-28T16:57:38.686-05:00You must have the perfect combination of soil and ...You must have the perfect combination of soil and light for your lemon tree to be so productive. How wonderful to harvest your own lemons in Wisconsin! We are a bit too far north to grow tropicals in our garden, but I can never forget the fabulous fragrance of the citrus house at a local botanical garden.Your parents are very fortunate!debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-79128661974952820922015-03-27T16:04:24.436-05:002015-03-27T16:04:24.436-05:00Ah, yes, I guess so. Carolyn at Carolyn's Shad...Ah, yes, I guess so. Carolyn at <a href="http://carolynsshadegardens.com/2012/02/03/carolyns-shade-gardens-goes-international/" rel="nofollow">Carolyn's Shade Gardens</a> mentioned this can happen sometimes. I believe these are Galanthus nivalis ... not sure of the cultivar because the squirrels dug up the tag.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-74516732610727492532015-03-27T14:08:55.813-05:002015-03-27T14:08:55.813-05:00Four parted snowdrop flowers? That's pretty s...Four parted snowdrop flowers? That's pretty strange.The Phytophactorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11064894836161407416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-23922490451023708772015-03-27T11:05:27.684-05:002015-03-27T11:05:27.684-05:00Thanks, Jason! We appreciate the blessing. ;-) Now...Thanks, Jason! We appreciate the blessing. ;-) Now I'm starting to crave fresh lemon (must be my sun-deprived condition after leaving Florida). Mandarin Orange trees everywhere! Just imagine the beauty and scent when they're in bloom! Sounds like Spain as Lula describes it!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-69907589640265752892015-03-27T11:01:19.554-05:002015-03-27T11:01:19.554-05:00Hi Donna: The beer is a basic creamy ale. We added...Hi Donna: The beer is a basic creamy ale. We added the juice from our fresh lemons, which put the taste over the top. ;-) Yes, harvesting our own organic, fresh, homegrown lemons is fabulous. Until the tree is more mature with more fruit, it will be a special treat reserved for special occasions!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-24375702883703300372015-03-27T10:51:11.224-05:002015-03-27T10:51:11.224-05:00Hi Christina: Actually, the day I got back the wea...Hi Christina: Actually, the day I got back the weather was rather mild (60sF), but it has gone down steadily since then. I believe this will be the coldest day of this reversion (32F for a high). Next week looks better. And, as you say, there's no place like home. I guess I'd truly rather live in this part of the world (not any further north, though)--except for February and early March. I can now say that home-grown Meyer Lemons are the best-tasting lemons in the world. ;-) Yes, I do believe you would enjoy having a citrus tree (or two or three) in your beautiful garden!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-146675064031540592015-03-26T23:25:52.921-05:002015-03-26T23:25:52.921-05:00Congratulations on your lemon harvest! May you hav...Congratulations on your lemon harvest! May you have many more! When we were in Turkey there were mandarin orange trees everywhere, but we were to early to see or smell them in bloom.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-88165584758697201122015-03-26T19:59:51.516-05:002015-03-26T19:59:51.516-05:00I never heard of lemon beer. Not fond of beer, but...I never heard of lemon beer. Not fond of beer, but do love lemonade.Must be great picking your lemons. The price of them makes growing them a great idea.Donna@GWGThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14170802942464666382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-71281355630694587052015-03-26T16:03:02.364-05:002015-03-26T16:03:02.364-05:00Dear Beth, I can imagine that it was hard to come ...Dear Beth, I can imagine that it was hard to come back from Florida into the winterly cold of Wisconsin. But there is no place like home, right? And you had truly a warm welcome from your lemon tree :-). I think Meyer Lemons are the best. I can grow them here easily climate wise, but don't have a single citrus tree in my yard, which is a shame. Maybe your post has inspired me to change that. <br />Warm regards, <br />Christinaorganicgardendreamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122516730008378516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-70824614342080195312015-03-26T13:49:24.900-05:002015-03-26T13:49:24.900-05:00Yes, it was great. The lemon buds, new growth, and...Yes, it was great. The lemon buds, new growth, and ripe fruits made me very happy. :)Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-36029055205496661432015-03-26T13:48:40.167-05:002015-03-26T13:48:40.167-05:00Thanks, Heather. Yes, I missed the first big thaw,...Thanks, Heather. Yes, I missed the first big thaw, although it was quite mild (60s) my first few days back. Now cold. :( But it sounds like we're in for a pleasant warm-up next week. Yay.Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-79268319206599934442015-03-26T13:47:12.372-05:002015-03-26T13:47:12.372-05:00The flowers smell so different than the fruits, bu...The flowers smell so different than the fruits, but every bit as fresh! When perfumes mention "citrus" scents, I wonder now if they mean the fruits or the flowers. Both are fabulous!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-49111083540377552332015-03-26T13:45:27.231-05:002015-03-26T13:45:27.231-05:00Hi Carla: My pleasure. ;-) Nothing like a fresh le...Hi Carla: My pleasure. ;-) Nothing like a fresh lemon in a top-quality, Wisconsin craft beer. I hope you have a wonderful visit with family and friends. Happy Easter!Beth at PlantPostingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10473637655960119672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3905148744278712684.post-64529934957341721282015-03-25T20:44:35.389-05:002015-03-25T20:44:35.389-05:00Whoops... Lost my comment.... How nice to come hom...Whoops... Lost my comment.... How nice to come home to blooms and to have your own lemons... Very uplifting..... 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