Growing Olive Trees in the British Isles
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Last updated 24th November 2020
Caradoc Doy
Caradoc Doy has a passion for plants and plant conservation, a keen interest in plants,
gardens and the designed landscape.
He is a professional horticulturist and an authority on the history of the Veitch Nurseries of Exeter & Chelsea.
Veitch Historian
Caradoc has been researching the history of the Veitch Nurseries of Exeter & Chelsea
for many years and is available for bookings to give illustrated talks about this remarkable family business and their plant hunters.
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Caradoc travels widely to give garden talks and is also
sometimes available at short notice to cover for illnesses or cancellations.
Growing Olives in the British Isles
European Olive - Olea europaea 'Peace'.
Caradoc has been growing olive trees since about 1990 and introduced a tough variety into
cultivation Olea europaea 'Peace,' also known as the Peace Olive.
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