Globe artichokes are forming the flower heads that are eaten with relish. The first time to grow artichokes means that it is much of a mystery to me, as many other new plants and growing contexts are as yet. These were grown from seeds in the autumn of last year, and they grew vigorously over the winter, being subject to a severe aphid, blackfly, attack, from the beginning of spring. I learned the most efficient, and easily the most organic, way to eliminate these pests was to wash them off the plants with strong sprays and jets of water from the garden hose. The nasty aphids have now all but taken leave of the globe artichokes and the older ones are budding with flower heads, as here. They also have side shoots beginning to appear, which I understand can be parted from the parent source to form a new plant. I look forward to eating the first flower heads with home prepared mayonnaise.
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