The cardoon or Cynara cardunculus is a close cousin to the globe artichoke or Cynara scolymus. Both are members of the huge Asteraceae (Compositae) family — sometimes called the daisy family — that ...

There is a new foliage plant called Cardoon that is sweeping much of the country in popularity, and it’s being used extensively in commercial landscapes. We’ve been growing this perennial for a couple ...

Most years, I start some onion seeds and perhaps a few artichokes indoors in February. This year I will also start some cardoon seeds at the same time. Cardoon, which is a lovely looking plant related ...

Cardoon is a big, leafy plant. Cardoon with one of my shovels for a size comparison. Cardoon blossoms are like thistles. Most years I start some onion seeds and perhaps a few artichokes indoors n ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. Most years, I start some onion seeds and perhaps a few artichokes indoors in February; this year, I will also start some cardoon seeds at the same time ...

Properly prepared, the cardoon has a subtle but delightful flavor that’s mild and delicious. The centerpiece of Doug Gosling’s fabulous organic garden at the Occidental Arts & Ecology Center in ...

This year, my love of feral plants that are pointy and slightly dangerous inspired me to try my hand at growing cardoon, a lesser-known relative of the artichoke that is considered a delicacy in ...

Cardoon is a plant the Romans and Greeks ate as a vegetable, but today its popularity is such that you normally find them right alongside other pansy partners like flowering cabbage, kale and mustard.

Confused by cardoons? Alarmed by artichokes? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. The RHS has awarded the statuesque cardoon (Cynara cardunculus) its Award of Garden Merit (AGM) as an ornamental plant, but ...

Most years I start some onion seeds and perhaps a few artichokes indoors n February; this year I will also start some cardoon seeds at the same time. Cardoon, which is a lovely looking plant related ...