welcome
There is something about the sight of a lemon tree in a garden that feels fitting and right to me. Maybe it’s because most of the backyards of my childhood had one. Or maybe it’s because the tree’s form is pretty much the classic silhouette of a sturdy trunk, spreading branches and cloud-shaped canopy. Then there is the fact that the fruit (so outwardly sunny and inwardly tangy) contributes to so many flavour-filled meals. It’s a trusty bon vivant of the garden. Those lemon trees of my childhood were invariably big trees, requiring a certain amount of space in a backyard. But these days, there are some wonderful dwarf varieties available (including exotic hybrids), making them possible for balconies, courtyards and backyards alike. Regardless of size, now is a great time…