VILLAGGIO VERDE LAUNCHES PIONEERING BIOSECURITY TO TACKLE XYLELLA THREAT

Multi award-winning specialist growers and supplier of olive trees, Villaggio Verde, has today unveiled pioneering testing procedures to help halt the spread of the potentially devastating bacterial disease, Xylella into the UK. Xylella has now been added as a threat to UK horticulture as it is already present in mainland Europe, and fears have risen […]
Olive Trees on TV with Alan Titchmarsh

One of our latest adventures on TV was with the well-loved Alan Titchmarsh show – the aptly named “Love your Garden”.
Olive Trees in the sky

They say a picture is worth a thousand words – so rather than try to describe the amazing art installation, where Olive Tree “Bombs” hung up in the air, at the Whitecross Street Party, let’s show you the pictorial record of the making, installing and finished product.
Villaggio Bread with Olives and Cheese

Villaggio Bread with Olives and Cheese Got a breadmaker? Great! Then ring the changes – by adding in some olives (stoned) and a good helping of grated parmesan. Also try: Olives and tomato puree, Olives and fried garlic. Olives and Feta Cheese And olives with pesto is delicious too. Remember to check your recipe/instruction book […]
How to Buy Your Olive Tree
1. First choose your olive tree! From our vast range of olive trees – old, young, ancient and gnarly, even twisted or shaped, there is probably one style – or even one particular olive tree – that’s just right for you. But if you can’t find the perfect tree, just contact us and we’ll SEND YOU […]
Villaggio OliveTrees in a Wonderful Wedding Venue
Villaggio Verde were delighted to be involved in providing the 5 ancient Olive trees transforming the magical courtyard and barn venue.
Villaggio Verde Support Children in Need with DIY SOS ‘The Big Build’
Villaggio Verde were delighted to support the DIY SOS team during project ‘Little Miracles’ at the Spinney in Peterborough.
Olive Trees in Art Installations
Olive trees looking resplendent in this inspiring art installation by Siobhan Hapaskas called “The sky has to turn black before you can see the stars” (presented by Index Gallery). There were 5 cubes each one 3m x 3m , each tree trunk had a small vibrating motor attached to it, which made the tree shake. […]
Villaggio Olive Salad

Villaggio Olive Salad Add a handful of black olives and crumble some Feta cheese into chopped fresh tomatoes, cubed cucumbers and some sliced spring onions. It becomes a great staple summer dish, though we cannot work out if it’s supposed to be called a Greek Salad or a Shopska Salad – guess many other countries […]
Villaggio Tuna and Olive Toasties

Villaggio Tuna and Olive Toasties Arrange some grated cheese and a few thinly sliced black olives onto a slice of bread, and grill for a few seconds until the cheese melts and turns light browh. Drain and mash up a tin of tuna with some mayo, and a few sliced black olives. Assemble your toastie […]