Olive health benefits and therapeutic value
Olives are the fruits of olive trees (Olea europea), which are short twisted trees that are part of the Oleaceae family.
The olive tree
The olive tree is native to the Mediterranean, but is now cultivated in the whole world. Why not grow one in your garden?
Regrow a frozen olive tree
Even if one of your olive trees has died due to freezing, it’s possible to grow it back.
Olive trees, even in the North!
Olive trees in the North? Yes, it can grow! A single thing matters: take great care of the special needs of this exceptional tree.
How olive trees react to cold and freezing weather
Oh, the joy of growing an olive tree! Even though olive is associated to warm Mediterranean weather, freezing cold also plays a crucial part in olive bearing.
Russian Olive, a nice shrub
Russian olive is a beautiful shrub. Its name comes from its native region – Southern Russia – and the resemblance to the olive tree around the Mediterranean.
Winterizing your olive trees and protecting them from the cold
You might not expect this: what is most fatal to olive trees in winter isn’t the cold – it’s moisture. Protect and winterize your olive tree by diverting excess water and providing shelter and insulation.
Why olive trees need cold weather to bear olives
You’re the proud owner of a brand-new olive tree, but recent cold weather got you worrying?
Mediterranean garden planting ideas – Chelsea Highlight
Here is a typical Mediterranean garden for show, presented at the 2010 Chelsea Flower Show. English natives adore French Provence and this garden drew quite a crowd.
Potted olive trees, ideal for terraces
Potted olive trees are a great idea to decorate a deck or balcony.
Picholine olives, a taste of Provence
Picholine olive is a special olive variety native to southern France. Consumers are often unaware of the fact: olive oil from Nîmes was awarded in 2004 the title of “controlled designation of origin“: Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC) in French.
Olive tree, the Mediterranean comes to the garden
Olive tree, both potted and planted in the ground, certainly is a kind of tree that garners much attention these days.
Xylella fastidiosa, the olive tree killer
Key facts Botanical name – Xylella fastidiosa Common name – Olive quick decline syndrome (OQDS), Pierce’s disease, Olive tree blight Family – Xanthomonadaceae Sub-species – fastidiosa, multiplex, pauca and sandyi Type – Bacterial disease Symptoms – leaf scorch, chlorosis, stunting, twig desiccation Until recent times, Xylella fastidiosa wasn’t mentioned very often, but nowadays it’s become […]
Trendy with good reason: ornamental olive
It is the symbol of the Mediterranean, and has conquered gardens across the world. A symbol of immortality, hope, and abundance, the olive tree pleases everyone thanks to its beauty and hardiness.
