Q: I have a 3-year-old artichoke plant. It’s grown tremendously this year! Can you advise me if I need to trim/thin it before spring to promote an abundance of artichokes? A: Your artichoke is truly ...

These wonderful plants produce delicious vegetables and gorgeous flowers.

Artichokes are a delicious vegetable as well as a beautiful and interesting plant to have in your garden. The artichoke’s overall appearance of spiky leaves, purple flowers and edible buds is truly a ...

Q. I have a 3-year-old artichoke plant. It’s grown tremendously this year! Can you advise me if I need to trim/thin it before spring to promote an abundance of artichokes? Your artichoke is truly ...

Single-purpose plants are common in your garden. Green beans are tasty but not terribly interesting to look at; daffodils are charming but inedible. Sometimes, though, you find a plant that pulls ...