{"title":"Cuttings and Saplings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection gathers blessing branches from our 1885 grove, with young saplings growing now and available soon for those who want to plant a piece of our historic orchard.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"blessing-branch","title":"Blessing Branch","description":"\u003cp\u003eCut fresh from our historic 1885 olive trees, each \u003cstrong\u003eBlessing Branches\u003c\/strong\u003e carry the ancient biblical symbolism of peace, renewal, and God’s mercy. In Genesis, the dove returned to Noah with an olive leaf — a sign that judgment had passed and restoration had begun. Throughout Scripture, the olive tree represents anointing, blessing, steadfastness, and the presence of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery branch is hand‑selected from a specific mother tree in our orchard, carrying the same lineage and quiet strength that has endured for more than a century. Its silvery leaves and natural fragrance make it a meaningful piece for your home, prayer corner, or gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the branch in your home as a symbol of peace, lay it on your prayer table during devotion, hang it above a doorway as a reminder of blessing, or give it to someone entering a new season. Many also pair it with anointing oil for moments of prayer, dedication, or thanksgiving. There is no ritual required — simply let it serve as a biblical reminder of God’s faithfulness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlives do not like too much water. Allow to air dry inside for longevity outside of vases. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow It Ships:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach Blessing Branch is cut fresh the day your order ships, wrapped in breathable kraft paper, cushioned to protect the leaves. The branches are 10-16 inches in length and bundled. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Remnant","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46225513676988,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6314\/4124\/files\/Generated_with_Kive.ai_-_give_me_a_picture_of_3-5_olive_branch_cuttings_with_twine_around_them_on_a_rustic_table.png?v=1781239683"},{"product_id":"1885-olive-sapling","title":"1885 Olive Sapling","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e** Saplings Growing Soon **\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a living continuation of a nearly extinct cultivar — the Redding Picholine, planted in 1885 and preserved on a single heritage orchard in Northern California. These are the oldest known trees of their kind anywhere in the world, and through careful stewardship, we now offer a limited number of \u003cstrong\u003eDNA‑verified saplings\u003c\/strong\u003e propagated directly from this historic grove.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach sapling is a \u003cstrong\u003etrue genetic descendant\u003c\/strong\u003e of the original 1885 trees. This cultivar is no longer commercially available, and no other orchard on earth carries this lineage. 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