Marin Independent Journal: Perennial artichokes are easy to grow for food or flowers Artichokes are the edible immature flowers of a cultivated thistle. There are more than 50 varieties of globe artichokes (the "true" artichoke not related to the Jerusalem artichoke, which is a tuber) ... AOL: 12 Best Companion Plants for Thriving Artichokes (And What to Avoid) Artichokes get along well with most other plants, but their impressive size can make it difficult to determine what and how to plant around them.

Understanding the Context

Depending on the variety, artichoke plants can reach ... Artichokes are stunning with silvery, spikey foliage and thrive in Marin’s Mediterranean climate. They are easy-to-grow and delicious to eat, or you can let them flower for brilliant purple blossoms. This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist.

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If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. The artichokes are here! It's truly ... Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Did you know you can plant artichokes in your garden or landscape as well as eat them?

Final Thoughts

That’s because the artichokes you eat are, ... The Columbian: Market Fresh Finds: Fresh flavor flowers in artichoke heart, leaves