Artichokes in Your Garden? Oh Yes!

If you ever had an artichoke I don't need to tell you what a culinary treat it is.

But I learned recently that artichokes are also being used as a decorative in many gardens. The large leaves of this perennial Mediterranean plant have a silver tone and it can stand on its own as a focal point.

Artichokes grow up in the Monterey area of California and I do remember some being grown in Irvine (Oh yes, we have great soil in Irvine...too bad it's all being built on). They go dormant in the summer months and in the fall they really kick it up with new leaves and a larger base. The artichokes bloom in the spring...and what could be better than a plant that compliments your landscape and provides a yummy appetizer?

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Michael Caruso