Our passion is saving olive trees, especially ancient ones. Greece’s immortal trees are under threat, cut down to make way for roads, hotels and second homes. No one likes to see spectacular coastlines disappear under concrete. Or farmers give up their livelihood to work in tourism.

You can buy your own olive grove for as little as 5,000 euro. Others cost more, anything under 100,000 will be strictly for conservation as they ‘re too small to build on. Some plots sell per tree, around £140 each but the price varies greatly on the quality of the oil.  But you will have your own olive oil, and a fantastic eco hobby, not to mention a great big campsite under the Mediterranean stars.  We’re earmarked some tempting groves in the heartland of Crete, near Zaros. Also on the lush Ionian island of Corfu - the mountainous north coast is covered with knarled ancient trees scattered with timeless villages. Olive oil is inseperable from life and health yet costs less than Coca Cola or coffee.

Become an olive farmer. Greek Groves is offering a ’slice of Greek life’ - so you can invest a minimum of money with no hassle. For as little as £5,000 each, you own a portion of a private estate, producing quality organic olive oil. You get a year’s supply of your oil, privately labelled. Shipped overseas to your home. Visit any time of the year and take part in the harvest. Have full input into farm life. Make lifelong friends and have more memorabe holidays. Create a legacy for your family. Your stake will increase, it’s land after all, a gourmet product and in a mainstream tourist destination. Full title deeds and legal matters are being handled by Cluttons International Greece, a recognised agent of premium property.

Buy a vineyard. If you’re looking to downsize into a boutique winery, this is the place to ride out the credit crunch. Picture yourself in a quiet corner of Kefalonia, as the sun sets over the ripening grapes and surrounding olive groves. Your award wining wines are in demand from French sommeliers for around $40 per bottle. The charismatic owner has devoted a lifetime to this profitable estate, his wine tastings are legendary and will be on hand to help out the new owner before he coasts into real Greek retirement. Stroll to private beaches, and explore some of the most stunning sea caves in a private craft (spot Monk seals) on your days off. Nearest international airport, Argostoli, one hour via ferry/road. Direct flights to UK and Athens. Offers of 4m euros.

So if you want to rescue a grove, adopt an olive tree or tap into rural Greek culture, show your support on www.greekgroves.com.