Thecitrusguy

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I am a SCNLA Certified Professional Nurseryman, A Charleston County Master Gardener, founder/past president of the Lowcountry Fruit Growers Society and an active member and president of the Coastal Carolina Camellia Society. I am known as "The Citrus Guy" in the MG and horticultural world here. I currently have 51 different varieties of Citrus in my yard, all in containers. I am also an Exotic Tropical Fruit buff, growing things many people have never heard of. If you ever have any questions about the material in my Blog or have a problem you would like me to look into, diagnose or possibly write about, send me an e-mail to: [email protected]

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The Citrus Guy http://www.thecitrusguy.blogspot.com/
I started this blog as a means to extend the Master Gardener Mission of education. I enjoy teaching and this blog will be educational, sometimes funny, and hopefully always inspirational.

LATEST ARTICLES ( 127 )

The Big Switchover!

Due to a few different things, I will not be posting as much, or at all on this blog anymore.I have switched over to a slightly different format to assist... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2023 GARDENING, HOME
Just Hanging Around!

Every so often, I get asked to test a product, review a product, or just get asked my opinion. I try to respond to all requests. Today, I will give you a short... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2021 GARDENING, HOME
The Great Texas Freeze and What It Did to Your Citrus Trees

Over the past month or so, I have gotten SO MANY e-mails, I just have not been able to reply to all of them, I would have had to quit work! So, my apologies to... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2021 GARDENING, HOME
A New Year and Change of Venue

Happy New Year, Folks!For my long-time followers, you have probably realized that I am no longer in Charleston, SC. If you are new to my blog, I had lived the... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2020 GARDENING, HOME
On The 12th Day of Christmas-Citrus Guy Style

Well, here we are, Day #12 of Gardener Christmas Gift Ideas. I saved the very best, most personal things that you could give anybody during the holidays.Love an... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2019 GARDENING, HOME
On The 11th Day of Christmas-Citrus Guy Style

Tomorrow, for the 12th day of Christmas I will have the biggest, bestest, nicest, gift of them ALL!But first, for the 11th day of Christmas, let's bunch togethe... Read more
Posted on 13 December 2019 GARDENING, HOME
On The 10th Day of Christmas-Citrus Guy Style

Today, we will discuss a few smaller items that might be good for Stocking Stuffers or if you just need a small gift. These are miscellaneous things that,... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2019 GARDENING, HOME
On The 9th Day of Christmas-Citrus Guy Style

For the 9th Day of Christmas, instead of the ladies dancing, let's have them preserving all of that glorious produce they will be harvesting! Read more
Posted on 11 December 2019 GARDENING, HOME
On The 8th Day of Christmas-Citrus Guy Style

On the 8th day of Christmas, gardener gift ideas, we are going to imitate day 7 slightly. But first, a recap in case you have missed any.For Black Friday, I... Read more
Posted on 10 December 2019 GARDENING, HOME
On The 7th Day of Christmas-Citrus Guy Style

For the 7th day of Christmas, your gardener will be swimming with the swans all year long, if you get them one of these ideas. Read more
Posted on 09 December 2019 GARDENING, HOME
On The 6th Day of Christmas-Citrus Guy Style

On the 6th day of Christmas, we will discuss a little indoor gardening. There are many folks that want.....no, scratch that.......NEED to garden all year long! Read more
Posted on 08 December 2019 GARDENING, HOME
On The 5th Day of Christmas-Citrus Guy Style

Normally, the 5 Golden Rings would be the ultimate gift today, but who can afford THAT much gold!? No, we are going to deal with the ugly side of gardening... Read more
Posted on 07 December 2019 GARDENING, HOME
On The 4th Day of Christmas-Citrus Guy Style

Here we are, one-third of the way through the list. Everyday Christmas gets closer! I have discussed my BOOKS. I have told you where to buy CITRUS TREES I have... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2019 GARDENING, HOME
On The 3rd Day of Christmas-Citrus Guy Style

Welcome to day 3 of Gardener Christmas gift ideas. Today, I want to tell you about one of my other passions and how you can get some of the ones I grow and show. Read more
Posted on 05 December 2019 GARDENING, HOME
On The 2nd Day of Christmas-Citrus Guy Style

On today's second installment of gardener Christmas gift ideas, I am going to seed. Your beloved gardener is really wanting to get outside and do SOMETHING! Read more
Posted on 04 December 2019 GARDENING, HOME
On The 1st Day of Christmas-Citrus Guy Style

Christmas is all about love and giving of one's self. I thought it would be fun to help out some of my friends in the horticultural business, give you some idea... Read more
Posted on 03 December 2019 GARDENING, HOME
BLACK FRIDAY-The Citrus Guy Style!

Here we are, on the brink of another holiday buying season, Black Friday.The day that all retail business owners fear and love at the same time! Read more
Posted on 29 November 2019 GARDENING, HOME
Citrus Info for the Holidays-Calamondins

As I prepare to make a permanent move to North Carolina, I would like to assure folks that I will still be The Citrus Guy and available for questions and some... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2019 GARDENING, HOME
The Citrus Guy's Semi-Farewell Message

Dear Friends and Followers of The Citrus Guy It is with a heavy heart that I make the following announcement. After much thought and consideration, The Citrus... Read more
Posted on 18 August 2019 GARDENING, HOME
Not Mealy Mouthed About Mealy Bugs

I had an article come across my email a couple of days ago that, unfortunately, seems to becoming a more common occurrence.A new plant pest has been found in... Read more
Posted on 08 July 2019 GARDENING, HOME