Globe Artichokes drying in the cool air.
By Janey
- 7 Nov, 2009
- 17 likes
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You have got a good crop there. is this your garden or an allotment
7 Nov, 2009
What happens to them once they are dried Janey?
7 Nov, 2009
No Morgana......cor if this was mine!!....Lol Its Normanby Hall country park near us. Now and again I post pics of the gardens there through the seasons as its only about 10minutes away..........
7 Nov, 2009
You ve got your own Dawn leave them alone:o)))) lol , they are on an estate she just told me, I wonder do they take seed from them, would make nice decorations too.
7 Nov, 2009
They maybe use the seed for next year Dawn, or probably leave them, they would look great in Winter all frosted.....:o)
7 Nov, 2009
Ha ha ha Morgana. I've only got 2 heads - if you know what I mean, he he.
Maybe they are dried for decoration??
Janey: What a lovely place to have on your doorstep.
7 Nov, 2009
It is great......Finn loves having his walks there..........:o)
7 Nov, 2009
Must be something wrong with my computer..
only one head on your avatar pic, Dawn. ;o)
7 Nov, 2009
Must be TT....there's 2 on mine.....He...he!!
7 Nov, 2009
Lol Dawn I do, perhaps look out for people who grow them on allotments Dawn and see if they will let you have some more or seeds, allotments are very generous, you do get the odd one or two meanies.
7 Nov, 2009
Janey...Lol LOL LOL :o)
7 Nov, 2009
A good photo Janey ,, they most likely use them for flower arrangments !
8 Nov, 2009
I've really enjoyed your pics of this place throughout the year, Janey. Really like the colours of those heads. :-)
8 Nov, 2009
Thanks all for the great comments.....yes they must do Amy....:o)
Thats kind David...pleased you enjoy the visits......shall be checking my pics now for anything chocolatey......now thats a new avatar..I thought you had Mickey Mouse!
8 Nov, 2009
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See who else is growing Cynara cardunculus (Globe Artichoke).
See who else has plants in genus Cynara.
This photo was taken at Normanby Hall Country Park.
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Well-photographed :o)
7 Nov, 2009