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.
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.
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.
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.
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.