Growing-Globe-Artichokes

Coping with an Obsession over Globe Artichokes

April 23, 2010

In many areas growing globe artichokes is a bit of a stretch for the backyard gardener, but that doesn’t stop an increasing number, including myself, from trying their hand at cultivating this interesting gourmet vegetable crop. A previous article; “Growing Artichokes in Spite of Mother Nature” brought the following inquiry from a container gardening artichoke [...]

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Vegetable Gardening in Patzcuaro, Mexico

May 14, 2009

As much as I enjoy my own garden, it’s always a thrill to see photos and read the stories that arrive sharing the experiences that others are having as they cultivate the patches of earth that they are responsible for. I especially like to learn about the edible gardening practices and crops that are grown [...]

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Growing Artichokes in Spite of Mother Nature

February 23, 2008

“I want to grow artichokes this year up here in the Boston area. I have ordered the seeds and am wondering when to start them, when to transplant and if I will get any edible buds this season. Isn’t there a way to “fool” Mother Nature into thinking this is the second season?” – David P

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