An olive is the small, oval fruit of the evergreen olive tree (Olea europaea), a staple of Mediterranean culture and cuisine, ...

Yes, you can grow olive trees from pits - but no, you can't just use your leftover pits from grocery store olives. Here's what to look for instead.

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. With silvery-green leaves and little black fruits, olive trees have plenty of charm to spare. | ...

Gnarled trunks rise from ancient roots, and silver leaves flash in the sun. Texas gardeners are bringing the feel of the Mediterranean to their yards as olive trees, subtropical evergreens, become ...

Barbara Porter and Bryan Brown are experimenting with olive trees suitable for growing in the Northwest. They sell the trees from their nursery near Dallas, Ore. DALLAS, Ore. — Big ideas can grow on ...

Most gardeners can't narrow their list of favorite plants to one. However, we can have a list of a dozen favorites, although even that number is hard to limit. High on my list is the sweet olive ...

Position your pot in a sunny spot, and water well. Don't expect masses of growth in that first season, but once established, ...

Olive trees are resilient, don’t mind the drought or rocky soils, and can provide a bounty of olives for the table and or the press. But there is a fly in the olive oil that threatens the crop. Contra ...

When I first moved to Napa Valley many years ago, olive trees were everywhere, both on the hillsides and in the valley. There was a large grove high on a hill on Silverado Trail, but over the years ...

As our spaces grow smaller, the need grows for trees that fit the smallest gardens, patios and courtyards. Here is a selection of my top 10 beautiful trees that don’t top 20 feet tall. Plant these now ...

As Greece moves to tax citizens with more than 20 olive trees, questions arise about fairness, sustainability, and cultural heritage. Will this policy protect the economy—or push small farmers to ...