Many people think of artichokes only as a tasty treat dipped in garlic butter. However, this vegetable, which actually comes from the thistle family, is an excellent addition that's been hiding 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 ...

Artichokes are stunning with silvery, spikey foliage and thrive in Marin’s Mediterranean climate. They are easy-to-grow and delicious to eat, or you can let them flower for brilliant purple blossoms.

Artichokes bloom on a field between Santa Cruz and Wilder Ranch as a cyclist pedals by on the soon-to-be-completed Coastal Rail Trail segment connecting Santa Cruz and Davenport. While Castroville is ...