We however, are using the more traditional method of hitting the branches of the tree with a long stick and then collecting the olives on one of the two large nets which are laid either side of the tree.
Margaret then sorted out the leaves - however, at the "olive co-operative" in the village they have tumbling machines which do the same thing.
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Hello! I live in Galveston, TX and was recently looking at a friend's pics from a trip to Croatia. They went to an olive orchard and picked olives. Each person was wearing a big apron tied around their waist to put their olives in. Galveston has been hard hit by last year's hurricane and the current economy and i'm trying to think of things women in poverty could make and sell to earn a living. I think an apron like that would be perfect for shell collecting on the beach. Do people wear these aprons in Spain as well? I've been looking and looking on the internet and can't seem to find them.
Your olive grove is lovely! I hope your almonds and olives survive the snow! Happy New Year!
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