Learn about a gardener's experience planting a young orange tree, and the joy of harvesting fresh oranges. The post The First Harvest From a Young Orange Tree appeared first on Birds and Blooms.

Most oranges are ripe by early to mid-December (although some, such as Valencia and blood oranges, ripen later). It is best to allow the citrus to ripen and get sweet on the tree before harvesting.

Most oranges are ripe by early to mid-December (although some, such as Valencia and blood oranges, ripen later). It is best to allow the citrus to ripen and get sweet on the tree before harvesting.

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at gnogardening@agcenter.lsu.edu. I have a problem with my navel orange tree. It is producing two ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) A rediscovered sweet orange tree variety, "Donaldson," shows potential tolerance to citrus greening disease (HLB), remaining healthy despite infection where ...

When we see something weird growing on tree bark, it is usually algae, lichens, moss, or fungi (or a combination of these). These can be gray, white, green, or even orange.

Under FDA rules, Hamlins and Valencias are the two major types of oranges that are allowed to be used for Florida orange juice, Mattia explained. Without the Hamlin trees, growers’ profits suffered.