‘Green Globe’ is perhaps the best-known artichoke variety. The flower buds are edible in the early summer, each plant producing 3-4 the first year. Each bud will be 2-5 inch in diameter with good tender hearts. Hardy variety does well […]

When starting from seed, do everything you can to induce rapid growth in the plants, because in the end it will result in a bigger harvest. Start seeds inside between February and March, and transplant out in 8 weeks, after […]

‘Violetto’ is an especially early-producing variety which is best treated as an annual and not overwintered. Cardoons are a relative of the artichoke, and require much the same cultural conditions and care. Plant indoors about 8 weeks before the soil […]

‘Gigante’ is an Italian selection which is excellent when blanched (for instructions on blanching cardoons, see below). Cardoons are a relative of the artichoke, and require much the same cultural conditions and care. Plant indoors about 8 weeks before the […]

Cardoons are a relative of the artichoke, and require much the same cultural conditions and care. Plant indoors about 8 weeks before the soil warms, and then harden off and transplant shallowly outside. Space the plants 24 inches apart in […]

‘Blanc Ameliore’ is an excellently flavored selection from France. Cardoons are a relative of the artichoke, and require much the same cultural conditions and care. Plant indoors about 8 weeks before the soil warms, and then harden off and transplant […]

Species in the grass family (Poaceae)have narrow grasslike foliage, with leaf veins typically parallel to one another, and the leaf margins are most often smooth. With a few exceptions, such as bamboo, most grasses are herbaceous, meaning they do not […]

The Sedge family (Cyperaceae) is as widespread as the grass family, but are especially common in wet or moist habitats in temperate and subarctic zones. The stems of sedges are solidly filled with pith, and do not have nodes. They […]

An epiphytic orchid with 24-30 inch long, linear leaves and ovoid pseudobulbs. Pendant racemes produce numerous, strongly-scented flowers in autumn. Use epiphytic orchid potting mix. Requires bright filtered lights and good ventilation in summer, full light in winter. Allow to […]

A lithophytic orchid with 9 inch long, narrow, oval leaves and spherical pseudobulbs. The upright racemes produce 3-6 flowers in autumn. Use epiphytic orchid potting mix. Requires bright filtered lights and good ventilation in summer, full light in winter. Allow […]