At Citrus.com, we advocate growing citrus trees at home for the delicious fruit they provide as well as the beauty they add to your surroundings. But it’s not just the fruit that benefits your health and mindset – in addition to adding color and vibrancy to your home, growing citrus trees indoors can also improve… Read more »
This nutritious, quick-and-easy snack is like summertime on toast! Mashed avocado is topped with zesty vegan pesto and thinly sliced tomatoes to take toast to a whole new level. Try it with sourdough toast, or whichever break you like best – even gluten-free! Ingredients: For the pesto: For the toast: Directions: For the pesto: For… Read more »
Thanks to the portability of dwarf fruit trees (trees grafted onto dwarf rootstock), it’s possible for anyone to enjoy homegrown lemons, oranges, limes or grapefruit – even those who live in climates that experience hard winters. Indoor citrus trees aren’t difficult to care for, but their care needs are crucial – you can’t afford to… Read more »
There’s something so exciting and satisfying about eating fruits and vegetables that come from your own home garden! The best part is, you don’t even need that much space in order to enjoy this feeling…many an amateur gardener has produced prize-winning tomatoes on a small balcony or savory herbs on a kitchen windowsill. But you… Read more »
Make sure you save some blackberries for this recipe because it’s easy, fast and delicious! Unlike store-bought turnovers, these homemade treats aren’t so sweet, allowing the incredible blackberry flavor to shine through. A hit with all ages, these easy-to-make and eat turnovers are perfect for a special breakfast, brunch, dessert, tea or anytime! Ingredients: 2… Read more »
Thoughts of summer hold fond memories for a many a former kid, for it’s the season of school vacation, warm weather, swimming, picnics, fireworks and blackberrying! From May to September (and especially in June and July) intrepid wanderers stood a good chance of coming across a patch of shiny, sweet-tart, juicy berries, so it was… Read more »
Citrus.com is known for our citrus trees for sale online and great advice on how to grow citrus trees. But we can provide you with other types of fruit trees as well – and fruit-producing plants that aren’t trees, like the beloved pineapple! Here are some interesting facts about the fascinating pineapple plant: A pineapple… Read more »
Have you ever wished you could make fresh-squeezed orange juice from oranges you grew yourself? Or that you could enjoy fragrant lemon trees that produced fruit you could add to your favorite recipes and drinks? You may have thought it wasn’t in the cards for you because you don’t live in a climate that supports… Read more »
Who says sugar cookies are only for Christmas? Tangy-yet-sweet fresh key lime juice and zest give a summertime twist to the holiday favorite with a citrusy cookie and glaze that’s light and refreshing as well as sweet and decadent thanks to white chocolate. Ingredients: For the cookies: 1½ c. all-purpose flour ½ tsp. baking soda… Read more »
They’re called a “superfood” for a reason. Tiny-but-mighty blueberries pack a powerful punch of healthy vitamins and minerals. They’re delicious and so easy to snack on, and they’re super versatile in cooking and baking, too. Best of all, they add flavor and sweetness to your healthy diet without adding to your waistline. Read on for… Read more »
Grilled cheese sandwiches made with white bread and American cheese will always be a classic. But when you take a few extra minutes to prepare these open-faced sandwiches made with fresh, sweet-tart blueberries and ooey, gooey Brie, you just might discover that there’s a new favorite in town—or at least in your kitchen! This recipe… Read more »
Jaboticaba bonsai trees are petite and beautiful… and they’re also very misunderstood. The term “bonsai” scares most novice gardeners away, because of the long-standing myth that these exotic-looking indoor trees are hard to care for. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. Bonsai isn’t a species of tree—it’s a gardening style, and a cherished… Read more »
Olive trees are one of the most popular edible plants to grow at home, for a number of reasons: Olive trees are easy to care for, as they can adapt to many different soil types. Olive trees can be grown successfully in a variety of climates and can handle temperatures as low as 20°F. Olive… Read more »
Soft, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth Raspberry Sweet Rolls are a fun, fruity twist on classic cinnamon rolls. They’re swirled with fresh raspberries and topped with luscious cream cheese frosting that’s accented with bright, citrusy lemon notes. These rolls are fancy enough for Sunday brunch, yet humble enough as a treat to go with your morning coffee. The… Read more »
Fresh, sweet, beautiful blueberries are bursting with summer deliciousness! They’re awesome to eat plain, but they’re also very versatile in baked goods, desserts, and even savory dishes. These mouth-watering Blueberry Crumble Bars are great with your morning coffee or as an after-school snack for the kids. They feature a buttery shortbread-like layer, lots of fresh… Read more »
Blueberries are amazing little wonders. Often called a superfood, they get their intense blue color and their health benefits from anthocyanins. These are antioxidants that can help to lower blood pressure, reduce inflammation, protect against heart disease, and more. They also contain essential fiber and vitamin C. Blueberries are low-calorie, super tasty, versatile in in… Read more »
