Links


Guides for growing citrus at home.  Free information for home gardeners.


Lowcountry Master Gardener's Association  The website for the Master Gardeners of the Lowcountry of SC.

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 on growing citrus at home.  Free

Louisiana Home Citrus Production This booklet was recently revised, and what was already an excellent,
down-loadable booklet, on the selection,  planting, and care of citrus has been greatly improved.  Color pictures have
been added which can be very helpful in identifying the most common insect and disease problems.  No longer offered
free, the booklet now cost $5.00, plus tax, but the price includes shipping.

Home Citrus Care  University of Florida Extension Service.

Planting and Care of Citrus in the Home Environment This will link you to a few pages I have written as a brief
guide in the selection, planting and care of citrus.  It is in PDF form.  You must have Adobe Acrobat installed on your
computer to download it.

Growing Citrus in Containers  Citrus in containers have different requirements from those grown it the ground.  This
short guide was written using knowledge gained through my experiences, and from the experiences of other citrus
enthusiasts.  Again, as with the previous file, this is a PDF file and requires Adobe Acrobat to open.

Citrus Leaf Miner  The Citrus Leaf Minor has become a pest over much of the Southeast.  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 with information on how to recognize and manage the
problem.

Other links for gardeners.

Florida Citrus Arboretum  If you ever have the occasion to be in the Winter Haven area of Florida, and enjoy citrus
trees, this is a "must see".  Here you will find citrus trees of every size, shape and description.  If you want to see ripe
fruit, November/December is a good time of the year to visit.  I suggest calling before driving any distance to be sure
they are receiving visitors, and plan to stay at least half a day!

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 learn about the
many of citrus varieties. 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.

Citrus Pages  A great resource containing descriptions and uses of over 400 varieties of citrus fruits and the most
common citrus relatives.  This site is very well organized, has excellent pictures and a wealth of information.

Southeastern Palm Society   Great links for gardeners.  I have not included 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 of those difficult plant
names for you.  

Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, Columbia, SC  Beautiful, and educational botanical garden and zoo located in Columbia,
South Carolina.

Clemson University  Home and Garden Information for Southeastern gardeners.

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.

Figs4Fun   Another interesting fig spot.

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.

The South Carolina Information Highway  A comprehensive directory of useful information about South Carolina.

Washington State University's web page entitled Plasticulture An interesting link that includes, among other
subjects, discussion about, and instructions on how to construct, low cost greenhouses.

Market Bulletins. Published by a number of Southeastern states, Market bulletins can be a great resource.  Most are
now available on line though SC is now charging a small fee.  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.  You must subcribe current issues of the SCMB but older issues are available on-line at no charge.

Florida Market Bulletin

Georgia Market Bulletin

Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry  Agricultural information, including links to the Louisiana's
Market Bulletin (Link to the LA MB can be found 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 at the top of this page also make good reading for those interested in
growing citrus at home.
© 2006 Rahn's Plantfolks Nursery All rights reserved.