Saturday, December 4, 2010

December Citrus Fruit and Blossoms

Meyer Lemons 1
It's that time of year again. Most of the Meyer lemons are ripe now and all of my citrus trees are starting to put on new growth. I picked 7 lemons a few weeks ago and have 15 remaining. I guess it's time to make another batch of marmalade. They'll make for great homemade Christmas gifts this year.

Citrus Blossoms
And did I mention the tree is blooming right now? It's like clockwork each year - a reminder that while winter is fast approaching, it won't last forever.
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9 comments:

  1. RibbitDecember 4, 2010 at 9:50 AM

    How beautiful!! A little kiss of summer in the winter. You can't beat that.

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  2. RobinDecember 4, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    The lemons are just beautiful! I have been meaning to ask you, what time of year did you purchase your lemon tree and how old was it when you purchased it? I am assuming that you purchased it from four winds growers.

    Thanks and welcome back to the cold weather...hope that you had some time to enjoy Florida

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  3. Toni aka irishlasDecember 4, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    The lemons are lovely! They are so perfectly shaped, too!

    They must smell divine!

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  4. MarieDecember 4, 2010 at 1:29 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous. 7 + 15 is amazing.

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  5. kelliDecember 4, 2010 at 7:45 PM

    i'm gushing over these photos.

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  6. Karen L RDecember 4, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    mine are small and green. yours are gorgeous!

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  7. kitsapFGDecember 5, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    What a cheery sight that tree loaded with sunsine colored fruit is! The smell and beauty of it would be worth the effort alone - but I imagine the fresh lemon is pretty amazing as well.

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  8. Tom @ Tall Clover FarmDecember 5, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    I gave away my navel orange tree and now I miss it and its intoxicating fragrance. Are you listening Santa?

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  9. meemsnycDecember 5, 2010 at 11:55 PM

    Wow Thomas, I'm so in awe of your lemon tree. Mine put on a lot of green growth but we have no blooms yet.

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