Artichokes are statuesque and ornamental plants, grown for their edible flower buds that develop each summer. They can be grown as perennials in warmer climates, but are treated as annuals in ...

Artichokes are considered a gourmet vegetable due to the delicate flavour of the ball-like flowerheads, which are picked and eaten before they have a chance to bloom. Although plants can be grown ...

You can grow these from seed between February to March but can also buy garden-ready plug plants from April onwards. The artichoke plant is a perennial, meaning that it will come back every year ...

Put artichokes in one inch of boiling water. Add a quarter teaspoon of salt. Cover the pan tightly and cook for 20 to 45 ...