Tree of life

When we first moved into our house 10 years ago, the only tree that survived was an old, sad-looking grapefruit tree that bore bitter fruit. We planted lemon and lime trees alongside it, hoping their company would help. But while the grapefruit tree flourished, no one wanted to eat its fruit – the flesh was too pale and the pith too thick. My single attempt at making grapefruit marmalade was not worth the