One vegetable everyone in my family loves...is a good artichoke...but they are so expensive. We always considered them a delicacy...and waited for them to come into season and go on sale...
Now we just have to wait for the season to arrive...which is now...
Because about 3 1/2 years ago...I bought a pony pack of artichokes for about $2...and we have had artichokes ever since!!
They take quite a while to grow...but once you see those plants get about 3 feet tall...you peek down into the leaves...
And you see this!! Aren't they beautiful!! Last year we had a great bounty...and as long as this heat wave we're in doesn't last to long...we'll be OK. They really don't like too much heat. Towards the end of their production...we let a couple go to flower...they are beautiful purple flowers...but I like to eat them the best!! Then we just cut down the plant...and in the Fall...another plant will start growing...I like how that works!! We have definitely gotten our $2 worth!!!
Enjoy the day, my friends!!
12 comments:
OH YUMMY!!
That was definitely a good investment!
A great investment in some delicious nutrition!
I love artichokes. But I don't get to eat them often.
I swear, you could put a dead stick in the ground in California and it would grow. My mouth is watering just looking at the picture. Hubby & I can make a meal out of just artichokes with garlic butter and mayo.
Not only are they delicious, they are a beautiful plant. You got good return on your 2.00.
I love them, but never have tried to grow them. I must try!!
Hey Linda my friend,I love artichokes,but fresh is impossible around southeast Ga,we have to buy canned,I wonder if we can grow them?
Yours is gonna be sooo delish.
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Thanks!...have a wonderful weekend my friend.
~JO
LazyonLoblolly
I LOVE artichokes! It looks so pretty growing!
You are so lucky to be able to grow your own artichokes, Linda! I love them but they are so expensive here .. $2 to $3 each!
Have a wonderful Mother's Day weekend!
I like how artichoke coming back every year, and you did get a great return for your spending.
One of my favorite meals :-) I've never grown them though. I'd sure like to give them a try :-)
Have a wonderful Mother's Day!
Blessings,
Marcia
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