Got the last Meyer Lemon at Home Depot a couple of months ago, and planted it in a large pot, which we have brought inside on nights when there was a freeze (except last night, which I don't think was predicted). I think it was a light freeze, and everything looks ok. I've also been covering (except for last night) my pepper plants also, which I planted in November (about a month late). They seem to be ok.
I went to the Twice on Tuesday (gardening session put on by Sumter County extension and master gardeners) at Seabreeze a couple of weeks ago, which was very informative. Winter gardening was the topic, I think. Slides and questions and answers.
Lots of people lost lemons and limes last year in the unusually cold winter. Good idea to wheel them inside or into the garage per everyone there. Lemons and limes are less cold tolerant than oranges and grapefruit.
Today we went to the Webster Farmers' Market/flea market - several plant vendors. Also went to Marion Market a couple of weeks ago and bought a camellia, saw some citrus there, at pretty good prices, I thought. The Meyer lemon I saw there was in blossom - mine is not yet. The plant vendor at the Marion market seemed quite knowledgeable, would go back. He also sold orchids and several other shrubs/trees.
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