Comments on: Green Thumb Sunday: Artichokes, Lake Merritt

By: inadvertentgardener

inadvertentgardener — Fri, 23 May 2008 16:26:15 +0000

Deb, they may be intimidating, but the flavor cannot be beat.

Sara, I’d never seen them on the stem either — I was pretty psyched!

Captain Lifecruiser, I’m wondering whether they’re very hard to grow.

Malisa, they definitely are gorgeous. I’m so jealous that you’re growing them!

Aiyana, yes — a twofer plant — I like it!

Vero, thanks and happy GTS to you, too.

plot_thickens, thank you so much for the wonderful welcome to town! Stay tuned…I’m going to probably try to plan some sort of meet-up event once I’m on the ground in Cali.

Scott, I can’t wait to live where artichokes are more plentiful…and cheaper!

Anthony, artichoke hearts in pasta are fabulous. One of my goals is to get my hands on some baby artichokes — apparently you can eat the entire thing, and I’m dying to try that.

Gillie, they are gorgeous. I don’t think I could leave them out to flower — I’d have to eat them!

gardenqueen, thanks so much for the sweet welcome.

Curtis, you should try them other ways — artichoke dip is tasty, but just scratching the surface of what you can do with these tasty veggies!

Wiseacre, I’m not laughing — I’m impressed! Can’t wait to hear how they work that far north.

By: wiseacre

wiseacre — Sun, 18 May 2008 11:32:40 +0000

Don’t laugh when I say I’m going to try growing some so far north. I ran across a little green house and farm stand the other day and the owner has started about 50 for himself. He promised to save me a couple to try. I hate them but they are too cool looking not to grow. Besides the wife and kids think they are a daily requirement.

By: Curtis

Curtis — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:42:42 +0000

I have also only eaten Artichoke in a dip interesting plants.

By: gardenqueen

gardenqueen — Thu, 15 May 2008 22:31:20 +0000

Welcome to California! May your garden, whenever you find it, flourish.

By: gillie

gillie — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:07:34 +0000

What beautiful artichokes. We haven’t grown them for a few years, but they are back in the garden again this year. I am always torn between harvesting them to eat and leaving them to flower. I just adore their shape and their colours.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:03:07 +0000

I love Stuffed Artichokes or Artichokes in dips and definitely can’t get enough of Artichokes Hearts in pasta dishes. But I never knew that the plant was so good looking. I could probably grow one of those in the front yard and it would fit in nicely with the flowers and shrubs.

By: Scott at Realepicurean

Scott at Realepicurean — Mon, 12 May 2008 22:32:44 +0000

I’m a big fan of artichokes. They’re a pain in the arse to get hold of around here though.

By: plot_thickens

plot_thickens — Mon, 12 May 2008 16:41:34 +0000

Oh wow! Oakland! Welcome to the neighborhood! THIS IS SO COOL!

I’m right over in Alameda, and I’d LOVE to help you with anything you need when you land, because I love your blog and your writing and think you’re the coolest thing since Etsy. And that’s a high compliment!

There are some really really really cool things around I’ve got to tell you about. The river park near Piedmont Ave, Strawberry Creek’s name, Boccalone and where to go for a picnic, oh my there are so many many cool Slow things to discuss.

YEAYYYY!!!! One of my favoritest bloggers is moving right next door! This is SO COOL!!!!

By: Vero

Vero — Mon, 12 May 2008 16:36:04 +0000

So beautiful!
happy GTS

By: Aiyana

Aiyana — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:42:01 +0000

Artichokes make such wonderful ornamental plants, Sort of a “twofer” plant. Something to eat, something to look at. Happy GTs,
Aiyana