Here’s how to care for this beautiful tree.

If you enjoy the savory taste of olives, then you should consider saving the pit so you can grow your very own tree. Native to the Mediterranean region, the evergreen olive tree is a beautiful ...

A little sunshine and the right soil go a long way with this Mediterranean beauty.

Q: I am interested in getting an olive tree to grow indoors. I have 10-foot ceilings and a very bright space with extremely large windows and eastern exposure. I think olive trees are beautiful and I ...

Paul Vossen, who for years was the local farm advisor for the UC Cooperative Extension, will teach a class March 1 on caring for olive trees that is geared to both professional and home growers.

Olives need to grow to full size before harvesting. Tend this Mediterranean staple at home, even in cold temperatures. You can start growing olive trees in pots any time and pruning olive trees in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Olive tree in a backyard bed Olive trees are ideally suited to hot and dry climates and can be very versatile plants for any ...

A. The wild olive (Cordia boissieri), aka Texas or Mexican olive, might be a possibility. This native may lose its top in a severe freeze but has been known to regrow from the roots. It's grown in the ...

Spring blooms are followed by green fruit that mature to a black or coppery color. Fresh olives are unpalatable because of alkaloids and should be processed before eating. They grow in poor, sandy ...