Olives need to grow to full size before harvesting. An olive tree is more than a food plant. The silvery-gray leaves shimmer in the breeze, making this Mediterranean crop beautiful too. If you’re not ...

The slow growth of olive trees forces us to look to the future and consider what kind of world we are leaving our descendants. Pope Benedict XVI plants an olive tree with Israeli President Shimon ...

The first olive trees in the New World were planted in Peru. Missionaries planted them at every new mission, not only for food but for oil. In fact, the English word oil is derived from the Greek word ...

A few decades ago, tea olive trees (often accompanied by azaleas and camellias) were standard landscape components in Central Florida. Indeed, the species (Osmanthus fragrans) was cherished for its ...

If you want a plant that is going to elevate the look of your space while also providing you with some delicious fruit, then olive trees are an excellent choice. And, to keep the plant happy and the ...