California farmers markets are bursting with surprises. Here are some hyper-local, must-see items that define the experience.

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Gardeners in zones 8 to 11 can plant a Meyer lemon tree outside. If you live outside these zones, grow your tree in a container and move it inside or to a sheltered location when temperatures drop.

Ever dreamed of plucking sun-ripened lemons from your very own tree? There's nothing chicer than: “Oh, this vinaigrette? I made it with lemons from my garden. Want to take some home?” Growing citrus ...

Meyer Lemon: Meyers are actually a hybrid of lemons and mandarin oranges.They offer sweeter, less acidic fruit and the trees are more compact, making them ideal for containers and indoor growing.

“He introduced over 2,500 plants that were documented in his lifetime, including the Meyer lemon, many stone fruits, peaches, plums, the first oil-producing soybean and the beautiful amber lilacs. “He ...

Emily Kaiser devised this simple, fail-safe recipe while living in Oakland, California, with two excessively productive Meyer lemon trees. Likely a cross between an orange and a lemon, the Meyer ...

It doesn't get much better than walking out into your garden and getting a hit of fragrance from a beautiful tree, especially ...