This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. A few years ago at the Carmel farmers market, I bought a couple of ...

When you grow an olive tree from a pit, the tree you cultivate will not be a replica of the original. “Olive trees grown from pits are genetically different from ...

As Mediterranean plants, olive trees like hot, dry summers once established, and they enjoy cool but not severe winters. They ...

Q: I received a 2-year-old olive tree grown in a 15-inch container. The brochure attached advised planting in the ground 15 feet away from building structures. My tree is 5 feet high with a ½-inch ...

Olive trees are ideally suited to hot and dry climates and can be very versatile plants for any backyard. They can grow in beds or borders, and are one of the best trees for small gardens, while they ...

Q I have one of the Arbequina olive trees you featured in one of your articles. I've had my olive tree for three years, and it is over 6 feet tall. I've seen the tiny white blooms in the early spring ...