artichokes - Fine Gardening
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How-To
Growing Artichokes in the Northeast
The artichoke that is cultivated as a vegetable is a variety of cardoon (Cynara cardunculus, Zones 7–10), or artichoke thistle, a thistle-type perennial in the sunflower family that’s native to…
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California Springtime
I am on the road again--springtime--and I am off across the country speaking to gardeners and herbal enthusiasts from coast to coast and in-between.
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How-To
How to Grow Artichokes
You may be surprised to learn you can grow artichokes just about anywhere, if you choose the right growing technique for your climate.
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Braised Artichokes with Leeks and Peas
As the season progresses, take advantage of fava beans, baby carrots, asparagus, spring turnips, or the first zucchini. For a fall stew, add diced celery root along with the artichokes.
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Braised Young Vegetables
Use just-picked veggies and homemade broth to make this dish the best it can be.