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Growing citrus:

the essential gardener`s guide : [how to grow citrus trees in containers, conservatories, and the open garden]
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TIMBER PressINC, 2008 - Gardening - 192 pages

The unique foliage, aromatic flowers, and dramatic colors of citrus add an exotic touch to the garden, terrace, deck, or balcony. The delicious and nutritious fruits they harvest are a draw to an ever-increasing number of people interested in growing their own food. Martin Page charts the introduction of citrus to the western world, celebrates their unique flavors and diverse uses, and recommends the best varieties for garden cultivation. The detailed cultivation advice describes how to grow the trees in all climates, includes tips on overwintering, and shows how to tend to trees in pots, small gardens, and greenhouses. Includes oranges, lemons, limes, tangerines, clementines, and many more. Growing Citrus is the definitive guide to growing the world's most important fruit crops and will inspire the enthusiastic home gardener to grow their own.

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Review: Growing Citrus: The Essential Gardener's Guide

User Review  - Debra Daniels-zeller - Goodreads

I got this book because I was working on a citrus article and became so fascinated with all the information, I decided to read the whole book. From the introduction and history of citrus to the ... Read full review

Review: Growing Citrus: The Essential Gardener's Guide

User Review  - Jonathan - Goodreads

Page succinctly describes the varieties and cultivars of citrus, indoor and outdoor care requirements, and provides a short history of citrus cultivation. The book is illustrated with nice color ... Read full review

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About the author (2008)

A botanist by training, Martin Page spent the early part of his career surveying hay meadows for the Nature Conservancy Council in England. He received his PhD from the University of Exeter and was a contributor to The National Vegetation Classification. He then spent several years working as a professional photographer, followed by a career in industry. Martin has been studying peonies for ten years and is the author of The Gardener's Guide to Growing Peonies. He was formerly the Deputy Editor of Water Gardening magazine and News Editor of the Royal Horticultural Society's journal The Garden. He is currently director of the American Peony Society.

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