Olive Harvest 2020 – some good news!

Harvesting olives in South Africa

After an amazing workshop tour in Australia (got back just in time!), the local harvest is upon us and for those that are interested /involved, I thought I would share what is happening here on Awakening. First the green Nocellara had to be harvested, and these together with a few Manzanillas and Nandis, made up…

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Harvesting update

Harvesting olives in South Africa

This is the most exciting time for the olive-loving farmers – harvest time. Between tasting the gorgeous extra virgin olive oil exiting the decanters, and listening to the table olives bubbling away in their protective brines, one can heave a huge sigh of contentment at the fact that you decided to plant olive trees in…

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