Cork Trees in Portugal

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Channel: Gardening at Douentza · 2018 · Travel & Events

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A visit to a cork tree, Quercus suber, forest in Algarve, Portugal.
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And this is how the cork from our wine bottles is grown and harvested in Portugal. It is a renewable commodity when farmed correctly. Let's see how it's done!

I invite you to join in our collaborative growing. Grow a plant to remember my son, Josh! #GrowitforJosh #CollaborativeGrowing
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