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 ...

Olive trees, to me, are an intrinsic part of the character, look and feel of the undulating landscape of the Mediterranean. Alongside grapevines, they’re everywhere in Italy, Spain, France, and ...

Question: I’d like to grow my own fruit trees, but I’m short on space. Can I grow fruit trees in containers? Answer: We’re happy to say yes, you can. One of the great pleasures in life is picking ...

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 ...

Pear trees will most certainly get a few heads turning, as a good fruit tree for growing in pots, it's a good choice for a small backyard. "Pear trees, given proper care, can thrive in pots, offering ...

Olives are one of the oldest cultivated trees in the world, with evidence that they’ve been grown for more than 7,000 years. Native to the Mediterranean, they have lovely, silvery leaves and elegant, ...

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 ...

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, ...