Helping You Sort Out Your Lemon-Growing Options

And choose what's right for your space

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.

Our lemon programs help you give your lemon tree what it needs to thrive!

Get Set up for Cold-Climate Lemon Success!

Helping Cold-Climate Gardeners Worldwide

Linda Rankin

5 star rating

“Thanks for holding this Lemon Tree camp. There was so much to take in during this camp I felt like I was drinking out of a fire hose. The E-guide will be a very useful reference.”

“Thanks for holding this Lemon Tree camp. There was so much to take in during this camp I felt like I was drinking out of a fire hose. The E-guide will be a very useful reference.”

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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!

How to Get Lemons (even in cold climates!)

Every garden is different. So there's no one-size-fits-all solution. But there's a way to grow lemons that fits your situation.

That solution starts with these 3 things:

  • Moderate the Winter Temperatures

    You don't need a greenhouse to grow lemons in cold climates! But you do need to protect them from extreme cold.

  • Get the Watering Right

    Lemon trees are easy to grow…but they don’t do well if the soil is too wet. Wet soil rots the roots.

  • Make Seasonal Change Less Stressful

    Sudden changes in humidity and temperature stress the tree…and then it drops a ton of leaves. But we can make the change gradual so it's less stressful.

Learn How to Grow Lemons

Our lemon programs give you the knowledge, tips, and creative ideas you need to grow and harvest lemons in areas where they don't normally survive the winter.

  • Informative videos walk you through lemon-tree care, pruning, feeding, propagation, repotting, varieties, and how to overwinter your lemon tree. Over 3.5 hours of video instruction. Value $150.

  • Inspiring interviews with experts to give you creative ideas for growing lemons and other cold-hardy citrus. Value $50.

  • The easy-to-follow e-book sums up the information from the video lessons for quick reference and review. Value $25.

  • Library of articles with in-depth lemon-growing information for cold climates. Value $50.

  • Membership in our online community so you can ask your lemon-related questions any time. Value $100.

Harvest Lemons
...Don't be Disappointed

Where lemons are not hardy, we can't always garden by the book.

Our lemon program helps you with the rules.

And then helps you know when to bend the rules. So that you can tailor lemon-growing to your unique growing conditions.

Choose Your Program

Start now so you won't miss a harvest!

  • Lemon Masterclass

    Videos - $150 value
    Interviews - $50 value
    E-book - $25 value
    Library of Articles - $50 value
    Community - $100 value










    $375 value for

    $90.00

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  • Lemon Apprentice

    Videos
    Interviews
    E-book
    Library of Articles
    Community


    Email support - $25 value
    Live Q+A - $25 value






    $425 value for

    $120.00

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  • Lemon Camp

    Videos
    Interviews
    E-book
    Library of Articles
    Community


    Email support
    Live Q+A


    Engaging live classes
    ONLY 30 Spots
    $50 value

    $475 value for

    $150.00

    Save Your Spot Now

Dates for Upcoming Live Events

Live Q+A

7:30 p.m. ET, by Zoom

  • October 10, 2024
  • April 7, 2025

 

2025 Lemon Camp

An annual event! 2 evenings of live lemon instruction, discussion, and Q+A.

7:30 p.m. ET, by Zoom

  • September 22, 2025
  • September 25, 2025


Live events are recorded. If something comes up at the last minute, you won't miss out.

Hey there!

I'm Steven Biggs

I'm a cold-climate citrus expert, horticulturist, and former horticulture instructor with Durham and George Brown Colleges in Canada.

I wrote the award-winning book Grow Lemons Where You Think You Can’t. I get to chat with lots of citrus enthusiasts through my work as a horticultural journalist and host of the award-winning Food Garden Life Show, so I have lots of great ideas to share.

My fascination with citrus started in 1993, when I worked at the nursery with the UK National Collection of citrus. I still have a plant from that summer…a family heirloom!

I’d love it if you join me to geek out on cold-climate lemon growing!
Questions? Email me!

Hey there!

I'm Donna Balzer

I'm a cold-climate citrus expert, horticulturist, award-winning TV host, and former horticulture instructor with Olds College in Canada.

My passion is growing and cooking food and teaching others to do the same. I can’t wait to tell you about the greenhouse full of citrus I had in the Pacific Northwest…and my current citrus-growing tactics in frosty Calgary.

Steve and I love working together to help people grow citrus. I’d love it if you join us to dig into cold-climate citrus success!

Risk Free

We're committed to your success.

We’ll give you a full refund within 30 days of purchasing the course if you feel that it's not for you.

No questions asked.

What Our Students Say

“Your webinars are super! Thank you for the lemon inspiration.”

Joan M.

Ontario

“Excellent program! Thanks for putting on this program. I learned lots and got inspired to try more plants. ”

Curtis S.

Manitoba

“I really enjoyed the sessions and learned a ton. Both instructors were so knowledgeable and engaging. I have neighbours and friends who have lemon trees and no one seems to get fruit. So I didn't want to go into this blindly and go down the same path. Exciting times ahead!”

Linda N.

British Columbia

Susan Marcquenski

5 star rating

“Thank you so much for putting this course together! Information was clearly presented and the follow up questions by the live participants were very helpful, too. Thanks for giving people that opportunity, and sharing the answers with all of us!”

“Thank you so much for putting this course together! Information was clearly presented and the follow up questions by the live participants were very helpful, too. Thanks for giving people that opportunity, and sharing the answers with all of us!”

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FAQ

  • I already grow lemons. Is this for me?

    We go through and then beyond the lemon basics, with ideas and techniques that help you take your lemon growing up a notch.

  • I collect citrus and want to know about all the varieties. Is this for me?

    This course focuses on successfully growing lemons in cold climates. We also cover other cold-climate citrus – but the main focus is lemons, because they’re a great choice with a really good chance of success for new gardeners.

  • What if I sign up for the Apprenticeship or Camp and can't attend the live events?

    The live events are recorded so that you can watch them afterwards.

  • How long do I have access to the material?

    You have unlimited access for 1 year.

  • What's the online community that's included with the lemon programs?

    The Food Garden Gang community is for students currently enrolled in our courses. We have Q+A areas for a number of topics, including lemons. You can ask your questions, and share your wins.

  • I have specific questions about my lemon tree. Which option is best?

    At Lemon Camp we take time to discuss individual questions. We look at lemon-tree pictures from attendees and then talk about pruning and best practices. We also dig into specific questions at the live Q+A events.

  • What currency are your prices in?

    Canadian dollars.

    (Which might make this even better value if you're outside of Canada! Even though many online businesses worldwide charge USD...I just don't like paying USD when shopping in Canada. That's why I charge C$.)

  • What if this isn't for me?

    We’ll give you a full refund within 30 days of purchasing the course. No questions asked.

Learn How to Grow Lemons!

Keep your lemon tree alive

  • Lemon Masterclass


    Start any time!

    $90.00

    Start Now

  • Lemon Apprentice


    Start any time!

    And get answers to your questions at the live Q+A events and by email.

    $120.00

    Start Now

  • Lemon Camp


    September 22 and 25, 2025
    7:30 - 9:30 p.m. ET

    Only 30 spots, so reserve yours today!

    $150.00

    Reserve Your Spot