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Guides for growing citrus at home. Free information for home gardeners in downloadable booklet form.
Citrus for Southern and Coastal Alabama - Written by well known fruit specialist and citrus expert, Professor Arlie
Powell, and made available by the Alabama Cooperative Extension, this downloadable booklet offers a wealth of
informative information on growing citrus at home. Best of all, it's free.
Louisiana Home Citrus Production - Another excellent, down-loadable booklet, on the selection, planting and care of
citrus. Available through Louisiana State University and the USDA.
Home Citrus Care - University of Florida Extension Service.
Citrus Leaf Miner - The Citrus Leaf Minor has become a pest over much of the Southeast, wherever citrus are grown.
They cause citrus leaves to become distorted, and detract from the appearance. They are primarily a pest on young
trees, and become less of a problem as trees attain some size. This is an excellent site on how to recognize and
manage the problem.
Other links for gardeners.
University of California Riverside Citrus Variety Collection - Good description of many citrus varieties that includes
excellent pictures.
Citrus Clonal Protection Program, University of California, Riverside - Another great place for to read about many of
citrus varieties.in UC's Citrus Clonal Protection Program. Great pictures and descriptions.!
Home Citrus Growers - A very interesting and highly informative website for the citrus enthusiast. Includes information
on selecting and growing citrus, as well as insect and disease control.
Southeastern Palm Society - Great links for gardeners. I have not include many citrus links here because the SPS
already has a comprehensive list at their site.
The Citrus Page. This is well designed website maintained by a very knowledgeable citrus enthusiast, John Panzarella.
University of Connecticut Plant Database - An interesting database that will pronounce many plant names for you.
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Columbia, SC - Beautiful, educational garden and zoo in our South Carolina's capital.
Clemson University Home and Garden Information Center
LSU AgCenter Louisiana State University Extension Center's website.
USDA Plant Hardiness Map - US National Arboretum 2003 version
Ray's Figs - All you ever want to know about figs and more.
Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens - Great display gardens and a good place for family fun. Be sure to check out the
upcoming fall festival and the other activities as well.
Lowcountry Master Gardeners Association, South Carolina counties of Beaufort, Colleton and Jasper Master
Gardeners.
The South Carolina Information Highway A comprehensive directory of useful information about South Carolina.
Market Bulletins. Published by a number of Southeastern states, Market bulletins can be a great resource for "plant
folks". Most are now available on line. Here are links to a those I have visited. If you don't see your state's MB, try one
of the search engines.
South Carolina Department of Agriculture Information of interest to the gardener, including links to the SC Market
Bulletin
Florida Market Bulletin
Georgia Market Bulletin
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Agricultural information, including links to the Louisiana's Market
Bulletin (Link under the "News" tab.).
Alabama Market Bulletin
Citrus for Southern and Coastal Alabama - Written by well known fruit specialist and citrus expert, Professor Arlie
Powell, and made available by the Alabama Cooperative Extension, this downloadable booklet offers a wealth of
informative information on growing citrus at home. Best of all, it's free.
Louisiana Home Citrus Production - Another excellent, down-loadable booklet, on the selection, planting and care of
citrus. Available through Louisiana State University and the USDA.
Home Citrus Care - University of Florida Extension Service.
Citrus Leaf Miner - The Citrus Leaf Minor has become a pest over much of the Southeast, wherever citrus are grown.
They cause citrus leaves to become distorted, and detract from the appearance. They are primarily a pest on young
trees, and become less of a problem as trees attain some size. This is an excellent site on how to recognize and
manage the problem.
Other links for gardeners.
University of California Riverside Citrus Variety Collection - Good description of many citrus varieties that includes
excellent pictures.
Citrus Clonal Protection Program, University of California, Riverside - Another great place for to read about many of
citrus varieties.in UC's Citrus Clonal Protection Program. Great pictures and descriptions.!
Home Citrus Growers - A very interesting and highly informative website for the citrus enthusiast. Includes information
on selecting and growing citrus, as well as insect and disease control.
Southeastern Palm Society - Great links for gardeners. I have not include many citrus links here because the SPS
already has a comprehensive list at their site.
The Citrus Page. This is well designed website maintained by a very knowledgeable citrus enthusiast, John Panzarella.
University of Connecticut Plant Database - An interesting database that will pronounce many plant names for you.
Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Columbia, SC - Beautiful, educational garden and zoo in our South Carolina's capital.
Clemson University Home and Garden Information Center
LSU AgCenter Louisiana State University Extension Center's website.
USDA Plant Hardiness Map - US National Arboretum 2003 version
Ray's Figs - All you ever want to know about figs and more.
Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens - Great display gardens and a good place for family fun. Be sure to check out the
upcoming fall festival and the other activities as well.
Lowcountry Master Gardeners Association, South Carolina counties of Beaufort, Colleton and Jasper Master
Gardeners.
The South Carolina Information Highway A comprehensive directory of useful information about South Carolina.
Market Bulletins. Published by a number of Southeastern states, Market bulletins can be a great resource for "plant
folks". Most are now available on line. Here are links to a those I have visited. If you don't see your state's MB, try one
of the search engines.
South Carolina Department of Agriculture Information of interest to the gardener, including links to the SC Market
Bulletin
Florida Market Bulletin
Georgia Market Bulletin
Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry Agricultural information, including links to the Louisiana's Market
Bulletin (Link under the "News" tab.).
Alabama Market Bulletin
| Suggested Reading |
Hardy Citrus for the Southeast by Tom McClendon - Can be ordered through the Southeast Palm Association
Society.
Hardy Palms for the Southeast by Tom McClendon, Will Roberts and Joe LeVert - also available through the
Southeastern Palm Society.
Citrus, Lance Walheim - Available through retail bookstores and on-line
Your Dooryard Citrus Guide by Jim Ferguson, University of Florida IFAS Bookstore
The down-loadable booklets listed above also make good reading for those interested in growing citrus at
home.
Society.
Hardy Palms for the Southeast by Tom McClendon, Will Roberts and Joe LeVert - also available through the
Southeastern Palm Society.
Citrus, Lance Walheim - Available through retail bookstores and on-line
Your Dooryard Citrus Guide by Jim Ferguson, University of Florida IFAS Bookstore
The down-loadable booklets listed above also make good reading for those interested in growing citrus at
home.
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