Are your lemons an unusual shape? Are your oranges distorted? Wondering why your mandarins have developed separate fingers? It might be citrus bud mite. Find out more about these citrus tree pests, whether they are harmful and what you can do about them. What are citrus bud mites? Citrus bud mite (Aceria sheldoni) is a…
If you love lemons and lemon print fabrics, you’ll love this collection of lemon cushions and throw pillows. When you think of lemon cushions you might automatically think of country or farmhouse decor. Many lemon themed pillows and cushions do suit country style decorating. But there are also many lemon print fabrics that work beautifully…
Every home cook needs a citrus juicer. This handy kitchen tool will help you add delicious lemon, lime, orange or grapefruit juice to your favourite recipes. With so many different citrus juicers available, which one should you choose? Whether you want a little juice for a salad dressing, more for baking, or juice for drinking,…
Have you noticed strange lumps on the branches of your citrus trees? It could be citrus gall wasp. This pest is found all over Australia and may be the cause of those unsightly lumps and bumps on your lemons, limes, oranges and other citrus trees. We’ll look at why you should treat this citrus pest…
Add some citrus flavoured zest to your salads with this quick and easy recipe for orange vinaigrette salad dressing. The sweetness of fresh orange juice and the spice of Dijon mustard make this twist on traditional vinaigrette perfect for green salads. What is vinaigrette? Vinaigrette dressing is a simple salad dressing made with oil and…
Lemons are such versatile ingredient and a staple in so many recipes. You can use all of the fruit itself – rind and juice – and even the leaves. So if you love to cook, having your own lemon tree is a great option to have fresh lemons on hand. Even if you only have…
Hello! I’m Lis and I just love everything about citrus. The garden is my escape (and a constant work in progress). I’ve been growing my own citrus for many years, including different varieties of lemons, limes, oranges, mandarins, cumquat, pomelo and native finger limes, many of them in pots. I love nothing more than picking…
Citrus Spot Do you love the zesty taste, fresh fragrance and vibrant colours of citrus fruits? You are in the right place! Follow me for delicious recipes and inspiration for your home and garden. Shop our favourites Cover your walls with citrus with Capri Lemon wallpaper by Barnaby Gates. Find more of my citrus favourites…