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.
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Why olive trees need the cold to bear olives
You’re the proud owner of a brand-new olive tree, but recent cold weather got you worrying?
Olive trees, even in the North!
Olive trees in the North? Yes, you can do it! A single thing matters: take great care of the special needs of this exceptional tree.
Olive tree, the Mediterranean comes to the garden
Olive trees, both potted and planted in the ground, are certainly a kind of tree that is garnering much attention these days.
How olive trees react to cold and freezing weather
Oh, the joy of growing an olive tree! Even though it’s associated to warm Mediterranean weather, cold also plays a crucial part in olive bearing.
‘Picholine’ olives, a taste of Provence
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. This is a testimony to the quality of the product, and a recognition of the dedication to keeping ancestral local knowledge alive!
Potted olive trees, ideal for terraces
Potted olive trees are a great idea to decorate a terrace or balcony.
Winterizing your olive trees
It might come as a surprise, but what is most fatal to olive trees in winter isn’t the cold – it’s moisture. If the cold sets in gradually and the air is dry, olive trees are hardy down to 10 to 17°F (-8 to -12°C) and have been known to survive temperatures as low as […]
Russian Olive, a nice shrub
Russian olive trees are beautiful shrubs, and their name comes from their native region – Southern Russia – and their resemblance to olive trees around the Mediterranean.
Mediterranean garden planting ideas
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.
