Mmmmmm.
I wonder if I can grow olives and almonds in the SF Bay Area?
Well they grow almonds near Sacto, do they not? (I live in Contra Costa Co...inland, it gets pretty hot)
You may, however, need “central-valley” type hot, not just “East Bay” hot. Frankly I don’t know, but how cool would having your own olive trees be? Harder than buying a bottle or can and uncorking it, clearly.
Just as an aside to the article, I was in Greece in the mid-70’s, unfortunately haven’t been there since, but it was absolutely one of the more delightful countries of the many I’ve been to.
Well, it is cold in SF, being on the Pacific (noticed that when I visited in September I think it was, in 1988), but I think you’re all set. Winter nights in Greece can be quite cold, in part because of the terrain. Your best bet is to check to see what agricultural zone you’re in. Fig trees will grow even in Michigan, if protected during the winter (usually involves tipping and composting them), but I don’t think your winters dip down in temps nearly as much. :’)