The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy
The Beginner's Garden with Jill McSheehy
Jill McSheehy
419 - How to Grow Meyer Lemons in Containers (Anywhere!)
38 minutes Posted Apr 29, 2025 at 10:30 am.
] Why Meyer lemons are the go-to citrus for home gardeners šŸ‹ [00:06:10] Choosing the right container and soil mix (and what not to do) šŸ‹ [00:13:20] Tips for planting and where to place your tree for success šŸ‹ [00:17:40] Seasonal care: watering, humidity, fertilizing, and winter protection šŸ‹ [00:27:00] Is it actually worth it? I ran the numbers—here’s what I found šŸ‹ [00:32:15] Organic vs. store-bought lemons: what's really on that peel? Links & Sponsors: 🌿 Garden in Minutes – Get 7% off Tomato Cages with code JILL at GardenInMinutes.com 🪓 Organic REV – Save with code JILL10 at OrganicREV.com 🌹 Heirloom Roses – Use code BEGINNER20 for 20% off at HeirloomRoses.com (valid through Sept. 30, 2025) Ā  Research links: https://news.oregonstate.edu/news/pucker-it%E2%80%99s-time-talk-lemons https://www.bhg.com/grow-lemon-tree-in-pot-8686828 https://extension.umd.edu/resource/growing-dwarf-citrus/ Ā  Ā  My Products: 2025 Complete Garden Planner (plus several new editions!) https://shop.journeywithjill.net/Ā  Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book:Ā https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: Recommended Brands & Products page:Ā  https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/Ā  https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: Ā Ā  Sign up for Friday Emails:Ā https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videosĀ Ā  The Beginner's Garden Instagram:Ā https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes:Ā https://journeywithjill.net/the-beginners-garden-podcast/Ā  (*links above contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.)
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Have you ever dreamed of growing lemons but didn’t know where to start—or tried and failed like I have? In this episode, I’m diving into the world of Meyer lemons: the sweet, compact citrus tree that’s perfect for container gardening in Zones 8 and below. In this episode: šŸ‹ [00:01:30] Why Meyer lemons are the go-to citrus for home gardeners šŸ‹ [00:06:10] Choosing the right container and soil mix (and what not to do) šŸ‹ [00:13:20] Tips for planting and where to place your tree for success šŸ‹ [00:17:40] Seasonal care: watering, humidity, fertilizing, and winter protection šŸ‹ [00:27:00] Is it actually worth it? I ran the numbers—here’s what I found šŸ‹ [00:32:15] Organic vs. store-bought lemons: what's really on that peel? Links & Sponsors: 🌿 Garden in Minutes – Get 7% off Tomato Cages with code JILL at GardenInMinutes.com 🪓 Organic REV – Save with code JILL10 at OrganicREV.com 🌹 Heirloom Roses – Use code BEGINNER20 for 20% off at HeirloomRoses.com (valid through Sept. 30, 2025) Ā  Research links: https://news.oregonstate.edu/news/pucker-it%E2%80%99s-time-talk-lemons https://www.bhg.com/grow-lemon-tree-in-pot-8686828 https://extension.umd.edu/resource/growing-dwarf-citrus/ Ā  Ā  My Products: 2025 Complete Garden Planner (plus several new editions!) https://shop.journeywithjill.net/Ā  Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Book:Ā https://amzn.to/3TZeJux Products I recommend: Recommended Brands & Products page:Ā  https://journeywithjill.net/recommended-brands-and-products/Ā  https://www.amazon.com/shop/thebeginnersgarden Connect with Jill: Ā Ā  Sign up for Friday Emails:Ā https://journeywithjill.net/gardensignup YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/JourneywithjillNet/videosĀ Ā  The Beginner's Garden Instagram:Ā https://www.instagram.com/thebeginnersgarden/ Link to Beginner's Garden Podcast past episodes:Ā https://journeywithjill.net/the-beginners-garden-podcast/Ā  (*links above contain affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) Ā