Harvest artichoke buds before they flower or you’ll end up with a mouth full of sores!
As the artichoke bud matures on the stem, the tight cluster opens to reveal an iridescent, violet flower full of thistles and thorns.
In case you didn’t know, the artichokes we grill, boil and dip into savory sauces are actually immature flowers!
Enjoy this video about cocktail gardening and instructions on how to grow mint, basil and cilantro for your favorite drinks!
I taped this segment for my new “Way to Grow” video series where I teach two young women how to garden, grow food and create original garden crafts using repurposed materials!
“Edible Plants: Can I Eat It” is a great video for some of you Foodies who are just starting out as gardeners.
When Weight Watchers proclaimed all fruit to be “0-Points,” I planted an extra kumquat tree!
I eat so many, there’s nothing left for the birds.
Oh, well.
Admit it.
You grow your own food because you love to eat!
Sure, you save money and “know where your food comes from,” but what really excites a Foodie Gardener is being around food!