This is the first time I have tried to grow artichokes since I moved to Lake County 35 years ago. I have a dim memory of buying roots and having nothing happen out in Morgan Valley, so this was an experiment, and a late one at that.
However I was surprised to see artichokes forming in late June and early July. Bad timing as I went off to Ojai for a few days and the 'chokes got away from me. Now they are growing to be a subject for a painting, and in the meantime, they are providing something for the bees. I was amazed yesterday to find this bloom covered with bees! Of course they flew off when I wielded the camera, except for this one.
I know star thistle honey is pretty desireable around here, but I never thought of artichoke honey.
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