Have you ever thought about picking oranges from your own orange tree? Or having the fragrance of a lemon grove wafting in through your bedroom window?

Although we’re a little far north for commercial citrus, I’ve found that here in Hays County we can have lots of fun growing our own lemons, limes, grapefruits and oranges from seed. The trick is to sow the seed while it is moist and fresh.

First of all take a trip to your local grocery store and buy some of your favorite fruit. Store...