When I was in Italy in the northern autumn of 2006, I stayed on an olive farm just outside Assisi. Upon my return, I planted two small olive trees in large planters for my rear courtyard. In the interim I have assiduously pruned to create two trees that are fleshed out and about 6 foot tall. I am hoping they will fruit this coming spring. Above, looking through my canopy. Below, early morning Assisi.
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Wow I didn't know they grew that fast ... or else you have the right green thumb. The second photo is gorgeous, makes my shot of the olive grove look lame.
Peter would tell me to calm down the sun burst! Doesn't make yours look lame at all: it was taken in Italy. Enough said ...
I will try to get a shot of the entire plant in the rear courtyard so that you can see how tall they are.
Great post, i just love how it took me back to our holidays in Greece
Julie, I am wayfaring in the city this week and off to Qld on the weekend I will be back looking and commenting mid-next week.
Having a courtyard is like opening your home up to the outdoors. It looks wonderfully relaxing.
We did the same on our return from France. My husband's family lives in Provence and it's all about the olive trees.
wow, what an experience. very nice!
Thanks for visiting my blog! I am also surprised olive trees grow that fast. I love olives and anything made from them.
My parents have a friend with a house in Bettona, a tiny village about 15km outside Assisi. Have been there a few times, lastly in autumn 2007. A lovely place, lovely area.
Must keep my promise to you and take a photo of my olive "grove". Right now, though, it is teeming buckets and promises to continue through to the weekend.
So will upload something from the inside ...
DC: We stayed close to the village of Rivotorto. Then went on to Siena which I absolutely adored.
Wow. That's less than 10 miles away. That's quite a coincidence, with the world so big!
I was fascinated by the way the are restoring the church in Assisi after the earthquakes.
Beautiful, sunny photos!
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