If you love eating artichokes, you’ll be happy to hear that growing them in Inland Northwest gardens is doable. It just requires fooling them a bit. For a long time, I’ve been envious of gardeners in ...

Artichokes are a vegetable that is native to the mild climates of the Southern Mediterranean. Because of that, they grow well in the San Joaquin Valley where we also have a Mediterranean climate. They ...

These wonderful plants produce delicious vegetables and gorgeous flowers. Single-purpose plants are common in your garden. Green beans are tasty but not terribly interesting to look at; daffodils are ...

Artichokes get along well with most other plants, but their impressive size can make it difficult to determine what and how to plant around them. Depending on the variety, artichoke plants can reach ...

Did you know you can plant artichokes in your garden or landscape as well as eat them? That’s because the artichokes you eat are, in fact, immature flower buds. It’s a timely topic because Florida’s ...

This is the time of year when artichoke fans have two reasons to cheer. The harvest has already begun in Mexico and the southern U.S., which means the large flower buds can already be found in stores.

Many people think of artichokes only as a tasty treat dipped in garlic butter. However, this vegetable, which actually comes from the thistle family, is an excellent addition that's been hiding in the ...