tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post2218394245206972521..comments2023-06-01T11:43:03.723-04:00Comments on Down Range Report: Spring Cleaning Outside.Dukehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-41027533426361288272013-04-19T20:59:11.077-04:002013-04-19T20:59:11.077-04:00Oh yes, the tree will still flower, I have seen li...Oh yes, the tree will still flower, I have seen little grapefruit along with large old fruit on the same tree. We did have a mild winter and no real freeze to speak of, maybe less than 5 hours.<br />If I had left it another month or so it would start to shrivel up.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-84359958068028647212013-04-19T18:05:12.102-04:002013-04-19T18:05:12.102-04:00Huh! Fruit that stays on trees without becoming wi...Huh! Fruit that stays on trees without becoming wizened pucks rattling among the dead-clinging leaves and icicles, staying fresh until you feel like harvesting it - truly, that sounds awesome!<br /><br />If you leave the fruit on, will the tree still flower?On a Wing and a Whimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754595334684845895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-21346087753533150462013-04-19T14:41:23.333-04:002013-04-19T14:41:23.333-04:00You are not confused, the fruit becomes ripe in th...You are not confused, the fruit becomes ripe in the fall and winter however we had a very late spring (usually around the first of March) This fruit was left on the tree from last Nov/Dec but was still very sweet and had not fallen off, usually it won't because if left till late spring the tree will start pulling nutrients back from it. Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-49555609955577062972013-04-19T12:38:32.998-04:002013-04-19T12:38:32.998-04:00Duke, would you mind enlightening an Alaskan? If y...Duke, would you mind enlightening an Alaskan? If your citrus trees put out fruit in spring, when do they flower? I'm rather confused by the concept of fruit in spring, and don't think I'd survive moving any further south to see it happen. <br /><br />Thanks!On a Wing and a Whimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00754595334684845895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-51230147700865700072013-04-18T22:26:54.385-04:002013-04-18T22:26:54.385-04:00Dann, I guess you could just buy the fruit but it ...Dann, I guess you could just buy the fruit but it might be a little expensive.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-76118805766965644122013-04-18T22:25:55.105-04:002013-04-18T22:25:55.105-04:00I'm leaving on a midnight train to Georgia, (s...I'm leaving on a midnight train to Georgia, (seems that would make a good song title)Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-4866574125006380762013-04-18T21:46:40.237-04:002013-04-18T21:46:40.237-04:00Wow, that makes me wish I lived farther south...
...Wow, that makes me wish I lived farther south...<br /><br />Dann in OhioGod, Gals, Guns, Grubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18289354729286002247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-12969447884781620702013-04-18T20:19:39.443-04:002013-04-18T20:19:39.443-04:00bahahahahahah! so when should we expect you to arr...bahahahahahah! so when should we expect you to arrive?kymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-89288309040526576022013-04-18T20:12:44.072-04:002013-04-18T20:12:44.072-04:00Hah...I'm waiting.Hah...I'm waiting.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-67249650812394545952013-04-18T19:21:00.870-04:002013-04-18T19:21:00.870-04:00FrankC, I will check into it. Thanks.FrankC, I will check into it. Thanks.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-519182625224532242013-04-18T18:58:42.415-04:002013-04-18T18:58:42.415-04:00Kymber, I would give you some juice, you always tr...Kymber, I would give you some juice, you always treat me kind, unlike another unnamed person.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-65664206582387698802013-04-18T18:31:47.754-04:002013-04-18T18:31:47.754-04:00Don't forget to add some lime (chemical not fr...Don't forget to add some lime (chemical not fruit) to your compost heap. It keeps the worms happy.FrankChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07349761659165064987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-74912342237600672632013-04-18T14:36:19.759-04:002013-04-18T14:36:19.759-04:00dear sweet Duke - jambaloney is crying. i'm sn...dear sweet Duke - jambaloney is crying. i'm sniffling but he is all out bawling. he needs some of that juice. can you drive some up tomorrow? pleeeeez? i'll make you a made-from-scratch steak and kidney meat pie with smashed potatoes and gravy, some fresh asparagus and some chocolate chip cookies. then i'll pack you six pastrami, black forest ham, pepperoni, salami and roast beef sandwiches for your drive back. deal?<br /><br />your friend,<br />kymberkymberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02607117635648274823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-39112549523598422122013-04-18T11:55:43.070-04:002013-04-18T11:55:43.070-04:00Sandy, it is nice, I don't think I would like ...Sandy, it is nice, I don't think I would like to live any further South though. We are on the extreme north end of the citrus belt due to the fact we are closely bordered on all sides by the the river and the ocean, any North or West winds loose their bight in the winter after passing over warmer water.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-65496662977891699042013-04-18T11:50:52.651-04:002013-04-18T11:50:52.651-04:00Rob, It has been in the 60's and 70's here...Rob, It has been in the 60's and 70's here the past week or so, usually it is hotter by now. Thanks for stopping by.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-31052604080849758182013-04-18T11:30:28.884-04:002013-04-18T11:30:28.884-04:00Duke,
Having the ability to go out into your yard...Duke,<br /><br />Having the ability to go out into your yard and picking any type of citrus is like having a little peace of heaven. I miss having that capability. We used to live down in sourthern Florida and had tangerine trees galore. Enjoy the juice, and watch out for Stephen he's on the prowl, lol....Sandy Livesayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183449816586125720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-47187036397745607792013-04-18T09:47:25.374-04:002013-04-18T09:47:25.374-04:00It maybe spring in your area, but it is summer her...It maybe spring in your area, but it is summer here in Orlando,,Way too hot already. Enjoy your juice.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16800149852939042454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-59480060183862694562013-04-18T09:18:24.500-04:002013-04-18T09:18:24.500-04:00I actually have a few oranges left and will try an...I actually have a few oranges left and will try and get some to you. Maybe via Senior.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-79208574933214796832013-04-18T09:07:31.936-04:002013-04-18T09:07:31.936-04:00I wished I would have known.. I would have taken s...I wished I would have known.. I would have taken some of those oranges off your hand--The boys love them. Jacked Up Glock Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08859265951050692498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-4346130243053503192013-04-18T08:53:53.080-04:002013-04-18T08:53:53.080-04:00I give up, I can't hide anything anymore.I give up, I can't hide anything anymore.Dukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775363118892957212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2244590063851118977.post-18592318008120984662013-04-18T08:45:44.827-04:002013-04-18T08:45:44.827-04:00Too late, Bubba. Set aside three gallons for me an...Too late, Bubba. Set aside three gallons for me and I'll be there soon.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.com