LEMONY, LEMONY

 The citrus timetable always seems out of whack since these Meyer lemons are ripening just when the cold weather comes. Of course that's because citrus in northern climes are bound to be indoor plants during the winter months. Meyer lemons can stand some cold (they say down to the mid 20's) but it's the fruit that needs protection. So we haul "Melba Meyer" into the dining area so she'll get some sun through the big windows while avoiding low night temps.  

Melba has grown too big for my little greenhouse, now filled with succulents and geraniums. I move her outside on the deck on warmer, sunny days and give it some water. The upside is that before long we'll be having the new blossoms for the next crop and the house will smell really good.