I just love citrus trees in my back garden. I love the beautiful scent of the orange blossom flowers wafting across the garden on a warm summer evening. I love the incredible freshness and smell of a freshly cut lemon and the acidic contrast of lime in my Thai food (and my beer!) . Most of all - I love having an orchard of organic, fresh citrus fruits at my disposal to use in my cakes, pastries, cookies and desserts.
Today, in the warm spring sun, I planted a couple more citrus trees. I should now have a steady supply of fresh lemons, oranges and limes to keep my kitchen happy. That is - if I can keep the pesky possums at bay! I am crossing my fingers I will be inundated with fruit - especially lemons. I have a hankering to make some preserved lemons, lemoncurd butter and lemon delicious pudding. Mmmm..... fresh citrus produce. Heaven on earth in the garden!