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The Olive is an evergreen tree or shrub native to the Mediterranean, Asia and parts of Africa. It is short and squat, and rarely exceeds 8–15 meters in height.  The silvery green leaves are oblong in shape, measuring 4–10 cm long and 1–3 cm wide. The trunk is typically gnarled and twisted.

 

 

There is an olive tree in Crete, claimed to be over 2,000 years old (based of tree ring analysis) and another, on the island of Brijuni, Istria in Croatia, a well-known olive tree that is calculated to be 1,600 years old. It still gives fruit (about 30 kg per year), which is made into top quality olive oil.

 

The olive tree is one of the symbols of Athena, the Greek goddess, and is frequently mentioned in the Bible and the Qur'an.

 

There are a range of health benefits from extra virgin olive oil.  Click here for more information.
 
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www.victorharborfarmersmarket.com.au

The new Victor Harbor Farmer's Market opened on 13th December, 2008 at Grosvenor Gardens in heart of Victor Harbor featuring produce from Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island.   The market is open each Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12.30pm.

 

www.fleurieupeninsula.com.au
The Fleurieu Peninsula brings together all the best elements of southern Australia - is a 'coathanger' shaped strip of land bounded by water – Gulf St. Vincent on its west, the Southern Ocean below, and the Murray River, Lake Alexandrina and Coorong National Park – together forming one of Australia's largest freshwater recreation region.

http://www.australianolives.com.au
The Australian Olive Association encourages research and dissemination of information and promotes the sustained development of a national olive industry in Australia. It seeks to support and represent all those involved or interested in the Australian olive industry.

 

http://www.olivessouthaustralia.com.au/

Olives South Australia Inc (OSA) is the peak industry body representing olive growers in South Australia.  OSA is a "participating state body" of the Australian Olive Association (AOA).


www.tmsconsulting.com.au
TMS Consulting is a new management consulting company based in Queensland with strong ties to South Australia. It has produced this website for Magpie Gully Olives and from personal experience recommends its oils and olives.

http://www.abc.net.au/gardening/stories/s1648136.htm
The olive tree is the oldest cultivated tree in existence and can live for thousands of years. It can survive poor soils, with little water, and its hard, thin leaves are adapted to prevent water loss, so it's an extremely hardy and forgiving tree.

 

http://www.victorharborwinery.com.au 

Victor Harbor's first winery was established in 1991 by Adrienne and Neville Scott in the picturesque Southern Fleurieu Peninsula Hills behind Victor Harbor.

 
 
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