Promises
by Bonny Puckett
Title
Promises
Artist
Bonny Puckett
Medium
Photograph - Photography
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An olive branch bearing a cluster of ripening fruit extends across the frame as if an offering.
Olive trees are not native to Arizona, but they have been cultivated in the state for many years, particularly in the southern and central parts of the state. Arizona's climate and soil are well-suited for growing olive trees, which require hot summers and mild winters, and well-drained soils.
Olive trees were first introduced to Arizona in the late 1700s by Spanish missionaries who established missions in the area. The olive industry in Arizona grew in the early 1900s, particularly in the Phoenix area, and by the 1920s, there were over 5,000 acres of olive trees in the state.
Today, Arizona's olive industry is relatively small, but it has been growing in recent years. Most of the state's olive trees are grown for their oil, which is high in antioxidants and has a fruity, nutty flavor. The oil is used in cooking, as well as in cosmetics and other products.
Some of the most common varieties of olives grown in Arizona include Mission, Manzanillo, and Ascolano. The olives are typically harvested in the fall and winter months, and then pressed into oil using traditional methods or modern mechanical presses.
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