Curiosities about olive trees

(Almost) every month, the olive tree goes through a different phase: it rests, regenerates, blooms, endures, and bears fruit. Without haste, but with impressive consistency. We’ve created this calendar to guide you, step by step, through the olive tree’s year. Find out what happens to our olive trees each month!

Planting an olive tree is a promise made to the earth, and like any important promise, it too needs the right moment to put down deep roots. Read the article to find out the best time to plant an olive tree and discover our helpful tips.

Olive trees are not only trees that can live for centuries or even millennia and produce a valuable fruit; they are also true pillars of the Mediterranean ecosystem because they play a fundamental role in it.

A guide to better understanding how the “spittlebug” infects all plant species (not just olive trees) with the Xylella fastidiosa bacterium.

Wedding favors are the special memento that guests will take home after a day of celebrations: if you’re dreaming of a Salento-themed or eco-friendly wedding, in this article we’ll suggest 3 original alternatives to traditional wedding favors!

Olive oil is much more than just a precious condiment that brings out the flavors of your favorite dishes; it’s a truly irreplaceable ally for your health. Discover all its benefits in this article.

Olive oil is much more than just a condiment: it is the result of a delicate process that requires experience, care, and respect for the raw material. Let’s explore together the five stages of olive oil production and why each one is essential.

In the past, olive harvesting was a job done mainly by women and passed down from one generation to the next. But, more specifically, what were their duties? And what were the men’s?

September is almost over, and in our olive groves, you can already sense that a truly special time is approaching: the ripening of the olives. Read our article to find out what happens during this phase!

Olive trees, iconic symbols of the Salento region and, more broadly, of the Mediterranean scrub, are considered true heroes: they produce the olives from which precious oil is extracted; they provide a habitat for many animals and plant species; and they help absorb CO2. But how much CO2 do they absorb in a year?