Hey there, have you ever wanted to grow lemons, but you don't know where to start? Or like me,

you have tried growing lemons and you've failed. Or also like me, you have a lemon tree, but you don't

really know exactly what you're doing? Well, in today's episode, we are going to explore

the Meyer lemon, the most popular choice for home gardeners, especially

for those of us in Zone 8 and below, who need to grow them in containers or else the winter

would kill them. This is one of those episodes where I have some personal experience,

but more than anything, I'm going to take you along with me as I research how to successfully care for the

lemon tree I already have growing. If you want to grow lemons, this episode is for you. And if you're

growing your garden to save money, stick to the end because I've done some calculations and I'll let

you know whether it's worth the investment to grow your own lemon tree.

You may be surprised.

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If you're new to lemons, you may be wondering

why are we talking about growing Meyer lemons? And what does this even mean? Especially compared to

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