Artichokes in Zone 6!

Artichokes in Zone 6!

Whee! I am tickled. My 2 artichoke plants have a globe each! And I’m in Pittsburgh, PA (Zone 6). This is my first time trying to grow artichokes and I wasn’t sure if I’d get any. I just had to share. :)

Artichokes in Zone 6!

Artichokes in Zone 6!

The second was shadowed by a large broccoli plant up until this past weekend. I’m guessing that’s why it’s smaller although the plant is a couple of weeks older of the two.

Oh, and my icon is an early photo of the older artichoke plant. :)

“Rosetta” has flowers

“Rosetta” has flowers

My Humble Abode

My Humble Abode

Hydrangea, lily and iris pictures please!

Hydrangea, lily and iris pictures please!

Saxifraga – what kind though?

Saxifraga – what kind though?

Unpacked but in love

Unpacked but in love

Parsnips

Parsnips