So dance now in this bountiful garden of the lemon tree.
For all we have left in the end are our memories.
MPCooper, Cherish the Lemon Tree

If you are still looking for a unique holiday gift, consider a lemon tree. Back in the days when I sold citrus trees, I transcribed many messages
of love and a few of repentance to accompany gifts of lemon trees. The
hardest messages to write were those to accompany memorial trees.

Whether it is because of their bright colors in the dead of winter, their
bitter-sweet flavor, or maybe the symbolism of the tree itself, lemon
trees have a place in our homes and in our hearts.

I grow Dwarf Meyer Lemon, Improved because I like the sweeter flavor of this lemon
variety. It is perfect for making preserved lemons. They add a delicious
salty/tangy flavor to chicken and fish dishes.

Lemon trees are easy to grow and reward you consistently with fruit in late fall and
early winter. Dwarf varieties grow well in containers and can be grown
indoors. This makes it possible to grow lemon trees anywhere.

Links to growing directions and reputable nurseries are available on my blog: containergardeningforhealth.blogspot.com