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You Can Grow Lemons On Your Balcony... Easy!

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To keep your lemon tree healthy (and alive!), you'll need to water it every 3 days. Take care that the water soaks into the soil, and doesn't just run right through and drain out the bottom. If the weather is very hot, you'll need to water it daily.

While lemon trees in the ground love full sun all day long, but this can stress potted lemons. A good rule of thumb is to give them around 2/3 of full sun per day, with partial shade for the rest. In terms of climate, the optimal conditions for a lemon tree is between 50°F and 80°F — check with your local nursery to see if you live in a good area to grow lemons.


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Zesty Lemon Pavlova

Named for the famous ballerina Anna Pavlova, this delicate lemon pavlova is simply divine.

INGREDIENTS

  • Eggs
  • Confectioner's sugar
  • Fresh lemon juice
  • Sugar
  • Flour
  • Butter
  • Lemon zest

METHOD

  1. Separate egg yolks and whites
  2. In a bowl, whisk egg whites
  3. Add confectioner's sugar
  4. Distribute on baking pan and flatten center lightly with a spoon
  5. Bake for 30 minutes at 250 degrees
  6. While that's baking, squeeze fresh lemon juice into a bowl
  7. Add egg yolks, sugar, and flour then whisk together
  8. Add butter and whisk again
  9. Take the merigues out of the oven once they're ready
  10. Spoon the filling into the center of the meringues
  11. Grate lemon rind and sprinkle the zest over the top of the pavlovas
  12. Serve!