Thanks in All About Grapefruit, Limeys, and Orange Conservatories

By SongofJoy
December 13, 2011

Most of us are aware that we need a certain amount of Vitamin C daily in order to maintain optimal good health, but winter is a time when our bodies may need additional amounts of this vital nutrient. Citrus fruits such as grapefruit, limes, lemons, and oranges are a great-tasting way to add more Vitamin C to our diets. You may even decide to grow your own.

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LarryR

Dec 20, 2011 5:44 PM CST

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Name: Larry Rettig
South Amana, IA (Zone 5a)

Thanks for a great article, Tee.

It was interesting, well-written, and I learned a lot.

I don't know if you already know this, but in case you don't, I have a Ponderosa Lemon tree in the basement under lights. It still produces lemons, if I remember to hand-pollinate the blossoms. I got the tree through a comic book ad when I was 15.

Gardener was the label imprinted on me when the souls were handed out and so be it. --Margaret Roach (Thank you, Sharon!) Notes from the Garden: Articles of interest on all aspects of gardening
Cottage-in-the-Meadow Gardens: Come on in and take the tour! Check out the photos!

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SongofJoy

Dec 21, 2011 3:26 AM CST

Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)

Yes, I remember reading about the comic book ad lemon tree. How great that it's still going strong and producing lemons! And I also remember the days when they offered things like that in comic books. Ah, the wonderful days of youth!!

I garden for the pollinators.

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rocklady

Jul 4, 2014 6:17 AM CST

Name: Jean
Hot Springs Vlg, AR, DeLand, F

Loved this article. When DH and I inherited my brother's home in Florida, we also inherited Meyer lemon, grapefruit and orange trees. What a joy it is to walk out into the yard and pick a fresh orange or grapefruit for breakfast! We also bring back bags of citrus for our neighbors in AR when we return in the spring. The broiled grapefruit is delicious! I also freeze lemon juice in small 1/2 cup portions for lemon meringue pie throughout the year.

Any day you wake up on the sunny side of the grass is a good day.

"The moving hand writes and having writ moves on. Neither all thy piety nor all thy wit can lure it back to cancel half a line nor all thy tears wash out a word of it." The Rubiyat by Omar Khayyam

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SongofJoy

Jul 4, 2014 6:30 AM CST

Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)

Thank you, Jean. How nice to have all that fresh citrus! I'm envious.

I loved my citrus trees in CA but here the weather makes it a different story, of course. Maybe I should build a conservatory. Wish I had thought of that years ago.

I garden for the pollinators.

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rocklady

Jul 4, 2014 7:23 AM CST

Name: Jean
Hot Springs Vlg, AR, DeLand, F

I do have a Victorian conservatory, compliments of DH here in AR, however, we spend winters in FL. If we didn't have the Florida house, I am sure I would at least have a Meyer lemon here. A wonderful neighbor waters my plants in the winter that reside inside.

Any day you wake up on the sunny side of the grass is a good day.

"The moving hand writes and having writ moves on. Neither all thy piety nor all thy wit can lure it back to cancel half a line nor all thy tears wash out a word of it." The Rubiyat by Omar Khayyam

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SongofJoy

Jul 4, 2014 9:02 AM CST

Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)

That's great. You're fortunate. What zone is that?

I garden for the pollinators.

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rocklady

Jul 4, 2014 10:41 AM CST

Name: Jean
Hot Springs Vlg, AR, DeLand, F

We're in 7a. The sunroom, as I call it, is heated, with the temp turned down so the plants don't require lots of water. We had a lot of cold weather last winter. The thing I fear most is a power outage.

Any day you wake up on the sunny side of the grass is a good day.

"The moving hand writes and having writ moves on. Neither all thy piety nor all thy wit can lure it back to cancel half a line nor all thy tears wash out a word of it." The Rubiyat by Omar Khayyam

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SongofJoy

Jul 4, 2014 10:59 AM CST

Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)

I understand that. We have them occasionally here and I always hold my breath until the power comes back on.

I garden for the pollinators.

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midnight21

Jul 4, 2014 2:00 PM CST

Name: John
St.Osyth Nr Clacton on Sea. E

Great article. Congrats from one old limey. I am not allowed to eat grapefruit as I am on blood thinners, but I do love a nice big orange.

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SongofJoy

Jul 4, 2014 2:36 PM CST

Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)

Thanks for commenting, John. There are definitely some precautions when it comes to grapefruit and medications. However, oranges are great too. And tangerines ... and tangelos ... and

I garden for the pollinators.

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Toni

Jul 4, 2014 3:30 PM CST

Name: Toni Melvin
Sherwood Oregon (Zone 8a)

Oh How I would LOVE to grow anything citrus

I can’t believe Larry has been able to keep a lemon tree alive for years in zone 5b. That is truly amazing

Toni
I aspire to be the person my dog thinks I am

| @Toni | Post #652291 (11)

SongofJoy

Jul 4, 2014 4:27 PM CST

Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)

I know. It has been many, many years he has kept that lemon alive. Impressive!

I garden for the pollinators.

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LarryR

Jul 9, 2014 10:27 PM CST

Thread OP

Name: Larry Rettig
South Amana, IA (Zone 5a)

Gardener was the label imprinted on me when the souls were handed out and so be it. --Margaret Roach (Thank you, Sharon!) Notes from the Garden: Articles of interest on all aspects of gardening
Cottage-in-the-Meadow Gardens: Come on in and take the tour! Check out the photos!

| @LarryR | Post #655844 (13)

rocklady

Jul 10, 2014 7:38 AM CST

Name: Jean
Hot Springs Vlg, AR, DeLand, F

SongofJoy said:I know. It has been many, many years he has kept that lemon alive. Impressive!

Any day you wake up on the sunny side of the grass is a good day.

"The moving hand writes and having writ moves on. Neither all thy piety nor all thy wit can lure it back to cancel half a line nor all thy tears wash out a word of it." The Rubiyat by Omar Khayyam

| @rocklady | Post #655971 (14)

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