and ‘Green Globe,’ a heavy-bearing perennial hardy to Zone 7. Purple artichokes include ‘Violetta,’ an heirloom variety hardy to Zone 6, and the fast-maturing ‘Opera’ hybrid.

Purple artichokes have long been part of the gene pool, both globe-shaped ones and the pointy kind, which have been easier to find. I grew a pointed heirloom called Violetta years ago and loved it.

Do you love artichokes? If so, why not add the plant to this year’s veggie garden? Globe artichoke is grown for its tender, delicious flower buds and with some TLC, will be a rewarding plant. A member ...

one of my favourite treats is a thirst-quenching drink made with an artichoke liqueur named Cynar (Cynara scolymus is the botanical name for the Globe artichoke). I drink it with ice, a splash of ...

Globe artichokes are one of the tastiest vegetables you can grow, and are as much at home in the flower garden as they are in the vegetable patch. Follow our guide to growing your own. Artichokes ...