Springtime practically screams fresh citrus fruit. But every new beginning comes from another beginning’s end. So, while oranges, limes and lemons arrive on the scene, in season and in abundance, one ...

Last Wednesday at Union Square Greenmarket, the flagship farmers market of New York City’s Greenmarket network, only 23 farmers showed up. Who could blame them? It was 16 degrees at 8 a.m., and with ...

Growing up, I never knew the difference between a sweet Meyer lemon and an acidic Lisbon. Or a Eureka lemon. All I knew was that on weekends, I was out of bed by 7 a.m. because there were fruit trees ...

Thinking about planting a fruit tree in your backyard? Fruit trees take a while to get established, so make sure you choose a ...

Though nearly identical to traditional lemons, the Meyer lemon is hiding a surprising secret: the puckering sourness has been replaced with a delicate sweetness that can be peeled and eaten without ...

Citrus rules in the winter, and lemons are king (or queen). This recipe embraces the lemon in a simple yet sumptuous dessert. A “fool” is a British dessert, traditionally prepared with custard and ...

Of all citrus trees, Meyer lemons (Citrus x meyeri or C. limon x C. reticulata) are perhaps the easiest to grow in our area. Thought to be a cross between a lemon and a sweet orange or tangerine, ...

Meyer lemon trees can grow indoors or outdoors, but must be protected from frost and brought inside in cold climates. These trees need full sun, regular water, and well-draining soil to grow healthy ...

Loaded with vitamins and bursting with flavor and happy colors, citrus is a shining light during cold, gloomy winters. Although citrus fruits make salads, desserts and even cocktails amazing, there ...

Elizabeth Velten uses every part of her family’s citrus harvest to make unusual gift-worthy drinks and dishes. Unused juice is frozen in small containers. Peel is candied, used in limoncello, an ...

1. Break off the ends of the asparagus. (If sandy, remove the scales from the asparagus with a small paring knife.) Soak in several changes of lightly salted water until no longer gritty. 2. Bring a ...