2026 Lemon Camp: Keep Your Lemon Tree Alive
And Harvest More Lemons
Helping You Sort Out Your Cold-Climate Lemon-Growing Options
Live online on Zoom
Thursdays, September 17 and 24, 2026
7:30–9:30 p.m. ET
Two live sessions • Recordings included • C$65
This two-part, small-group online camp is hosted live by horticulturist and author Steven Biggs.
Can’t attend live—or have to miss one evening? Both sessions will be recorded, and enrolled campers will have access to the recordings afterward.
Ever Wondered if You Could Harvest More Lemons?
Growing lemons in cold climates isn’t rocket science.
Lemon trees are not difficult to grow.
They DO produce and ripen fruit in cold climates or cool maritime climates.
When you give the tree what it needs.
Lemon Camp helps you give your lemon tree what it needs to thrive!
Lemon Tree Look Crappy?
It's common in cold climates
Lemon trees drop lots of leaves...
Potted lemon trees stall.
Or maybe you’re just not getting as many lemons as you hoped for!
Potted lemon trees stall.
Or maybe you’re just not getting as many lemons as you hoped for!
Lemon Camp Topics
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Choosing lemons and other citrus suited to cool and cold climates
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Finding the best summer and winter locations
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Watering, feeding, pruning, and repotting
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Encouraging flowers and fruit—and getting lemons to ripen
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Bringing plants indoors without losing every leaf
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Diagnosing pests, leaf drop, stalled growth, and other common problems
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Propagating new citrus plants
Steven Biggs
Camp Counsellor
Steven Biggs is a horticulturist, broadcaster, college instructor, and the award-winning author of Grow Lemons Where You Think You Can’t. He has been growing citrus in Toronto since the 1990s and teaches gardeners how to successfully grow lemons and other Mediterranean crops in cold climates.
His own collection includes lemons, yuzu, calamondin, Buddha’s hand, and other citrus—all grown in pots and moved through the seasons in a cold-climate garden.
FAQ
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What is the start date?
Day 1: Thursday Sept. 17, 2026.
Day 2: Thursday Sept. 24, 2026.
7:30–9:30 p.m. ET -
How does virtual camp work?
It's a mix of formal instruction about how to grow lemons in cold climates, along with questions and discussion about different situations and options.
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How do I access the camp gatherings?
Camp gatherings take place on Zoom. Once you enroll in the camp, you receive the Zoom meeting link.
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Will I have a chance to ask my own questions?
It's called "camp" because there's lots of time to ask questions. It’s not just an online lecture.
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I already grow lemons. Is this for me?
We go through and then beyond lemon basics, with ideas and techniques that help you take your lemon growing to the next level.
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What if this isn't for me?
If you decide camp isn't for you after you attend the first gathering, we'll give you your money back. No questions asked.
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I collect citrus and want to know about all the types and varieties. Is this course for me?
This camp focuses on successfully growing lemons in cold climates. We cover a few other cold-suited citrus—but the main focus is growing lemons successfully in cold climates.
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Will the sessions be recorded?
Yes. Both sessions will be recorded, so you can catch up if you miss a gathering or revisit the material afterwards. You have a full year to watch the recordings.