John Barben is a fourth-generation Florida citrus grower and vice president of Barben Fruit Company. He is also a board ...

Ensure that you are watering your plant according to its needs—not too much, and not too little.Check your plant regularly for signs of pests, fungus, or other topical maladies.Consider if your plant ...

Do you have a green thumb? Maybe you’re interested in growing something that will blossom in your yard. The spring gardening season is a […] ...

Growing up in Mesa, she was surrounded by citrus trees. She fondly remembers the groves near her high school and the trees lining her family’s neighborhood. “Part of it is nostalgic," she said.

As the Florida House and Senate prepare to negotiate a new state budget, among the big issues they will face is a push by ...

Here's how to grow a lemon tree from seed indoors and care for it with a well-draining pot and ample sunlight. Plus, get ...

The industry is focusing on sustainable practices like precision agriculture, planting hardier trees ... Florida citrus grower, working alongside my brothers in our family’s groves is not ...

Don’t plant fennel near lemon trees. “It has allelopathic properties that inhibit any type of nearby plant growth,” says Sons ...

Trevor Murphy, inspects an orange tree in one of his groves, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Sebring, Fla. Murphy, whose family has been growing oranges for generations, is hoping for a cure to citrus ...

Do you have a green thumb? Maybe you’re interested in growing something that will blossom in your yard. The spring gardening season is a good time for planting a citrus tree in your yard. Such trees ...

Trevor Murphy, inspects an orange tree in one of his groves, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, in Sebring, Fla. Murphy, whose family has been growing oranges for generations, is hoping for a cure to citrus ...