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Trees: 5 Tips for Beautiful Citrus Fruits

1- Choosing the right rootstock When it's not possible to plant a citrus tree in the ground, you can still have a beautiful citrus tree in a pot as long as you choose the right rootstock. This is the first of 5 tips for having beautiful citrus trees. Among the trees in the Rutaceae family, it's no ...

31
May
2023

French Riviera: 5 good reasons to go to the Lemon Festival in Menton

1- The citrus pattern exhibition is free Birthplace of the Lemon Festival in Menton, the Biovès gardens have hosted the citrus pattern exhibition since 1936. It is in the heart of this Menton garden that amazed visitors can discover giant sculptures made of lemons and oranges, some of which requir ...

20
Feb
2023

Climate: The orange tree zone expands in France.

In Europe, the term "orange zone" is used by analogy with the olive zone. This concept can be loosely defined as the Mediterranean climate area where citrus fruits can be grown in the ground. In these regions with mild climates, citrus trees not only thrive but also bear fruit on a perennial basis. ...

08
Feb
2024

White fish papillote with citrus fruits: a tasty recipe

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to prepare a white fish papillote with citrus for 4 people: 4 white fish pavés (cod, hake or hake type) 2 organic yellow lemons 2 organic oranges 1 handful of dried verbena 1 dash of olive oil 4 tablespoons of water 100 g of cold butter 5 cl of ...

11
Mar
2022

Baked salmon with kumquat and dill: an easy recipe.

of dried dill 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds salt and pepper Note: in this oven-baked fish recipe, dill and fennel seeds help to balance the acidity of citrus fruits with their aniseed flavor. Preparation of citrus fruits. For this recipe for oven-baked salmon with kumquat and dill, you need to start ...

16
May
2023

Lemon Festival in Menton: behind the scenes

s mobilized For months the Lemon festival mobilizes nearly 300 workers who will provide more than 20,000 hours of work. The crack team is composed of citrus growers, gardeners, designers, metalworkers, etc. It is a local company that makes the metal frames of the monumental structures that then the ...

04
Mar
2011

The Lemon Festival of Menton: history and traditions

about? In 1929, the city of Menton is the leading producer of lemons in Europe. A hotelier then has the idea to organize an exhibition of flowers and citrus in the gardens of the Hotel Riviera. The success is such that the following year, carts of shrubs planted with oranges and lemons parade thr ...

14
Feb
2007

Lemon Festival 2022: the results in figures

f Menton was a great success this year. Even if the festivities were lightened compared to previous years, with fewer structures and fewer tons of citrus fruits used, visitors came in large numbers. An influx that could even be described as pharaonic ;-) Copyright : Audrey Vautherot 10 ...

04
Mar
2022

The Meyer lemon: a citrus fruit to discover

1- It is a false botanical friend The Meyer lemon or Citrus meyeri is not really a lemon. This citrus fruit, native to China, has a complex genealogy. We had to wait until 2014 to find out its exact genetic origin: it is the result of a cross between a citron and a hybrid of mandarin and pomelo. ...

23
Feb
2022

Bringing in plants for winter: when and how?

by other means such as mulching the soil and using a winter cover. Some of the plants that need to be protected from cold and frost include: - Citrus trees such as lemon and orange trees, which need a temperature between 5 and 12°C in winter - tropical plants such as bougainvillea, h ...

25
Nov
2022

Grapefruit stuffed with tuna and corn: an easy and cheap recipe

and coring the grapefruits. 1- Cut the grapefruits in half on a plate to collect as much juice as possible. 2- Gently remove the flesh from the citrus fruit by sliding the blade of a knife between the membrane and the quarters. 3- Completely scoop out the fruit halves using a teaspoon. 4 ...

20
Jan
2023

Kumquat jam: an easy recipe.

wrap and let soak for at least 12 hours in the refrigerator. Cooking kumquats Before cooking the actual kumquat jam, it is necessary to pre-cook the citrus pieces in their maceration water. 1- The next day, pour the kumquats into a saucepan, along with the water used for their maceration. 2- Brin ...

14
Aug
2009

Endive salad with grapefruit and smoked salmon: an easy recipe

moked salmon 1 teaspoon of mustard 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons of olive oil chopped chives salt and pepper Preparation of citrus fruits Making the Endive Salad with Grapefruit and Smoked Salmon is pretty easy. The only difficulty is peeling the citrus fruits raw to recove ...

01
Feb
2023

The kalamansi: a small fruit with a powerful taste.

you have never heard of the kalamansi because this exotic fruit is still not well known in Europe. Or maybe you know it by another name because this citrus fruit, native to Asia, has many names and nicknames. It is also called calamansi with a c, calamondin, lime from the Philippines, lemon from t ...

27
July
2023

Garden: 5 Good Reasons to Plant a Guava Tree

enhouse or a conservatory. Regarding the soil, this fruit tree is very adaptable and accepts stony or sandy soils. For pot cultivation, you can use a citrus potting mix blended with a bit of compost. You just need to make sure to put a good layer of clay pebbles at the bottom of the pot to ensure p ...

07
Dec
2023

Organic fragrance: advantages and disadvantages.

at clog the pores of the skin. Organic products allow the skin to breathe and avoid sweat odors thanks to natural components such as flower extracts, citrus, tea tree, or clove! Solid versions are even more ecological and economical because they last much longer... ...

28
June
2010

The Valbonne Garden Festival: a fair for Mediterranean plants

stival will particularly highlight plants that are naturally adapted to our climate and resistant to diseases and major pests (aromatics, succulents, citrus, etc.). 33 horticultural professionals will come to present and sell their plants, but also to provide visitors with all the advice and inform ...

25
Mar
2016

Health: 5 misconceptions about vitamin C

75. It is enough to have a balanced diet rich enough in fruits and vegetables to reach this amount. Some vegetables such as blackcurrant, kiwi, citrus fruits, red pepper and cruciferous vegetables are richer in ascorbic acid than others. But, contrary to popular belief, it is not enough to ...

12
Oct
2021

Pastry: 5 tips to lighten cakes

es per 100g. So try our recipe for cocoa and cherry cake and you'll be blown away by its little black forest taste! Think of the juice and zest of citrus fruits like orange and lemon to add flavor to a simple, light yogurt cake. Finally, it's obvious that a cake will be lighter if you choose a ...

20
Jan
2022

Health: what is a hiatal hernia?

ou don't overload your stomach with large amounts of food - avoiding Tobacco and alcohol - limit caffeine - limit acidic foods such as citrus fruits and tomatoes - avoid wearing tight clothing around the abdomen - do not go to bed less than 2 hours after eating - elevat ...

13
June
2022