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garden_whisperer

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I once had a great meyer lemon tree that I had for 5 years. it was a beauty. fresh lemons at the finger tips all year round and the house smelling like citrus all winter. well long story short the wifes cat got into it one winter and she pulled the 4 and a half foot potted plant outside in a winter storm. when I got home from work I seen my prize lemon tree incased in ice. she had killed it. longer story short im divoriced now. not because of the tree but that's not important. I want to get another meyer lemon at fruiting age. so I first wanted to see if any of my fig friends knew anything or could maybe make a deal. __________________ Dave Zone 6b Illinois "Be the change you wish to see in the world"

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5 years! Hard to replace cheaply... Even with money its not easy to find... Do you want cuttings? They mature way quicker __________________ Figs: Conadria and Little Ruby

Iowafig

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Posted 1445787869	Reply with quote #3

Hello Dave Nothing better then the smell of lemon blossoms in the dead of winter. I have had great luck with my trees from http://www.fourwindsgrowers.com they are 3 year trees grafted on dwarf root stock. Mine had lemons on it when I got it in the mail. I have a Meyer lemon, Owari satsuma mandarin, key lime, and oro blanco grapefruit. Would like to say thanks for the great cuttings you sent me from eBay 2 weeks ago. I recommend for anyone looking for cold hardy tested trees! Chad

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Posted 1445788285	Reply with quote #4

So did the cat break the tree or the wife? __________________ Figs: Conadria and Little Ruby

garden_whisperer

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Posted 1445789000	Reply with quote #5

the ice storm the wife put it in killed it. it was covered with ice. Chad glad the cuttings came through for you with no problems, I find the sphagnum moss helps reduce mold as long as its not to wet. keep me posted on your progress with rooting. I still got to get my winter grow room ready for my late fall and winter propagation. Seen a 3-4 foot meyer lemon on ebay waiting to hear back from the seller. but figured I have a RdB that about 3 foot tall potted I could trade. thought about listing it on ebay but haven't decided yet __________________ Dave Zone 6b Illinois "Be the change you wish to see in the world"

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Posted 1445789164 · Edited	Reply with quote #6

Hmmmm, how agrivating __________________ Figs: Conadria and Little Ruby

figpig_66

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Posted 1445800903 · Edited	Reply with quote #7

You can have,one delivered to your house that is three years old with fruit for 44 dollers. Not bad __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

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Dalton nursery has five gallon for 25 dollers __________________ RICHIE BONI HICKORY LOUISIANA ZONE 8B WARM HUMID WINRERS ARE VERY MILD LOW 20'S BUT WARMS RIGHT UP DURING THE DAY. SUMMER IS EXTREMELY HOT & HUMID 100 degrees 100% humidity fig tree grow like crazy but some split from rain & humidity Wish list. Col de dame blanc Col de rimada Lsu numbered figs

cis4elk

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Posted 1445806803	Reply with quote #9

Geez, was it a tiger? __________________ Calvin Littleton,CO z5/6 Wants List: For everyone to clean-up after themselves and co-exist peacefully. Let's think more about the future of our planet and less about ourselves. :)

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Quote: Originally Posted by cis4elk Geez, was it a tiger? LOL! __________________ Figs: Conadria and Little Ruby

rafaelissimmo

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Posted 1445812053	Reply with quote #11

I got mine from four winds growers as well, they patented the "improved meyer lemon." __________________ Zone 7b, Queens, New York

joann1536

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Posted 1445814308	Reply with quote #12

I have a Meyer Lemon in a pot out on the deck. If you want to tell me how to take the cuttings and send them so they'll get to you safely, I will be happy to do it for you. __________________ USDA Zone 9b Wish list: Abruzzi, Pasquale, Tagliacozzo, Zingarella, Godfather. Any unk Italian, especially from Abruzzo.

garden_whisperer

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Posted 1445816587	Reply with quote #13

Sadly I don't know much about grafting it rooting citrus I the than a lot of it is t budded on sour orange rootstock __________________ Dave Zone 6b Illinois "Be the change you wish to see in the world"

Smyfigs

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Posted 1445817260	Reply with quote #14

Hi, I have a beautiful Meyer tree loaded with lemons year round. Just pm me. Meg Quote: Originally Posted by garden_whisperer I once had a great meyer lemon tree that I had for 5 years. it was a beauty. fresh lemons at the finger tips all year round and the house smelling like citrus all winter. well long story short the wifes cat got into it one winter and she pulled the 4 and a half foot potted plant outside in a winter storm. when I got home from work I seen my prize lemon tree incased in ice. she had killed it. longer story short im divoriced now. not because of the tree but that's not important. I want to get another meyer lemon at fruiting age. so I first wanted to see if any of my fig friends knew anything or could maybe make a deal. __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

Smyfigs

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I could try an air layer for you no charge except postage. I wanted to post pics but dont find yhat function now ...lol __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

Smyfigs

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Found the function... Attached Images image.jpeg (545.88 KB, 11 views) __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

Smyfigs

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Posted 1445895787	Reply with quote #17

My little tree is pretty small but it really gets loaded down. I have to give lemons away to my neighbors, friends and co-workers. I do freeze some occasionally but I don't do it much. I also pickle lemons as well as brine them. I believe I have bought some trees from Four winds but it's been a while. I don't find citrus at walmart out here. My favorite are meyer lemons but looking to buy a key lime. __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

Smyfigs

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Posted 1445906459	Reply with quote #18

Oh yes, its really good!! I make lemonade in summer. My Meyer lemons have sooo much juice its incredible. My friend uses them to make lemon bars. Never had Granita but it sounds deliscious. __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

garden_whisperer

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Posted 1446009850	Reply with quote #19

I broke down and bought a 4-5 footer from fastgrowingtrees.com with a 1 year replacement plan. Its due to ship tomorrow so I expect it will be here soon will post pics , I'm just glad to be getting another one. __________________ Dave Zone 6b Illinois "Be the change you wish to see in the world"

Smyfigs

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Posted 1446010736	Reply with quote #20

Whoohoo!! Nice! __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

Iowafig

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Posted 1446042826	Reply with quote #21

Can't go wrong with fast growing trees . Com I have heard great things about there trees. I agree figs and citrus are a good paring..

garden_whisperer

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Posted 1446139055	Reply with quote #22

this will be my first time dealing with fastgrowingtrees.com. it just seemed to good a deal to pass up. 4-5 foot tree with one year replacement plan. should get a crop very soon I would expect. and yes I did miss having citrus. love cooking with it . and from a medical stand point lemon juice sends calming sensation like endorphins through the brain that gets interpreted as pleasure, much like the same as smoking. so if you smoke and get the craving suck on a lemon it might help you quit smoking. another nice medical fact I suffer from chronic kidney stones, juice from lemons and limes help flush the kidneys . __________________ Dave Zone 6b Illinois "Be the change you wish to see in the world"

Smyfigs

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Posted 1446148134	Reply with quote #23

Quote: Originally Posted by garden_whisperer this will be my first time dealing with fastgrowingtrees.com. it just seemed to good a deal to pass up. 4-5 foot tree with one year replacement plan. should get a crop very soon I would expect. and yes I did miss having citrus. love cooking with it . and from a medical stand point lemon juice sends calming sensation like endorphins through the brain that gets interpreted as pleasure, much like the same as smoking. so if you smoke and get the craving suck on a lemon it might help you quit smoking. another nice medical fact I suffer from chronic kidney stones, juice from lemons and limes help flush the kidneys . Dave: I have always had a lemon tree growing in my yard. At every house we have moved to I've planted one. The leaves are great for making lemon tea. It is absolutely delicious. The same thing with orange leaves. Many great properties to lemon just as there are so many for figs. Yes, everything from gull stones to skin freshener to tea. Lemon in a glass of water will balance your body ph level and keep away illnesses. Amazing! I love cooking with lemon always. I add lemon & olive oil to my romaine lettuce halves, sprinkle a little salt and it makes for an excellent addition to any steak or chicken dish. I do the same with my grilled veggies and also to my fish dishes. love lemon! Glad you bought your lemon tree! __________________ Meg-Hardiness Zone 10a Looking for... Socorro Blk Wuhan Jolly Tiger Lamperia Preta Herschtetten St. Jean Black Ischia "The best way to show my gratitude is to accept everything, even my problems, with joy." ~ Mother Teresa "Do not pass by a man in need for you may be the hand of God to him." ~Proverbs 3:27~ "He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted." ~Job 5:4

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