Palestinians use olives predominantly for oil, but every part of the tree finds a purpose: Olive oil - About 90 percent of ...

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 ...

If you ask me, olive trees reign as the crown jewel in most Mediterranean gardening setups. And even if your gardenscape is not limited to one particular theme, these trees are a popular planting ...

There might soon be a mix of other tree species among Rancho Bernardo’s landmark olive trees along some medians, in order to diversify the community’s trees and ward off diseases. The Rancho Bernardo ...

When landscaping with olive trees, oftentimes one beautiful specimen is all it takes to add sculptural drama to your outdoor ...

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 ...

Photos by Marcia Westcott Peck/Special to The Oregonian/OregonLive Dennis: We've all heard the phrase "what’s old is new again," right? Well, in the case of the subject of this column, what’s really, ...

When thinking about olive oil and where it comes from, a few regions typically come to mind — Italy, Spain, and Greece, to name a few. And it's true, those countries do boast some of the ...

Olives, the fruit from the olive tree, are a tasty, salty snack and savory addition meals. A staple of Mediterranean cuisine, these tiny flavor bombs come in many different varieties. Whether you like ...