Artichokes (Cynara scolymus) are mostly known for their edible “hearts,” which form in the plant’s immature flower buds. Closely related to dandelions, thistles, sunflowers, and other plants in the ...

Single-purpose plants are common in your garden. Green beans are tasty but not terribly interesting to look at; daffodils are charming but inedible. Sometimes, though, you find a plant that pulls ...

We are in the thick of summer vegetable season, with our plates benefiting from colorful produce that shines in warm weather. One of our personal favorite vegetables to grow (and eat) in the summer is ...

Did you know you can plant artichokes in your garden or landscape as well as eat them? That’s because the artichokes you eat are, in fact, immature flower buds. It’s a timely topic because Florida’s ...

In this month's Good Gardening, John Fischer explains how the opportunity to eat more mayonnaise, enjoy an exotic looking gray green plant, and marvel at the stunning purple blooms got him to ...