How to grow your own lemons in a container

If you enjoy container gardening, you will love having a Meyer lemon tree. Here are a few things that may help you be successful.

June 17 , 2022

How to peel and pit an avocado

Though Simon and Garfunkel weren't thinking of avocados when they wrote "Slip Sliding Away," this phrase might describe our experience trying to peel and pit an avocado.

June 15 , 2022

Watch: How to plant and grow strawberries at home

In this video, common questions are answered about how to grow strawberries successfully, including how to plant and care for strawberries, watering, fertilizing, and when to harvest.

June 13 , 2022

How to make fruits and vegetables last longer in hot weather

Hot weather isn’t kind to most fresh produce, but there are steps you can take to help fruits and vegetables last longer, says a University of Florida scientist.

June 10 , 2022

Watch: How to prune a citrus tree

Do you have a mature lemon tree that's really slowing down? Might be time for a 'skeleton prune' to coax it back to vigour. This video will show you how.

June 08 , 2022

Tips to grow your own lemons

Lemons can be grown as a container plant, even in Pennsylvania. Find out how to cultivate lemons from blossom to ripe fruit in this article.

June 03 , 2022

Tips for growing vegetables in containers

Container gardening is an increasingly popular way for home gardeners to grow their favorite vegetables, particularly when gardening space is limited.

June 01 , 2022

Planting and caring for cherry tomatoes in your home garden

This guide from the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences gives a great overview of cherry tomato varieties and how to plant and care for them.

May 31 , 2022

Explainer: Types of blueberries

Several types of blueberry are available as nursery plants through online catalogs or retail outlets. Not all types are suitable for your region, as Oregon State University explains.

May 30 , 2022

Ask the Expert: how to make agriculture more sustainable

MSU’s Bruno Basso outlines key steps the grain industry can take — with public support — to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by more than 70% over the next decade

May 27 , 2022