In areas where there are warmer winters, artichokes are perennials. If the winter weather goes below 25°F, then the crowns can die so they have to be handled as annuals in Pittsburgh, PA. Indoor Sowing Tips: In order to germinate, artichoke seeds prefer soil temperatures between 65 and 75°F. Sow the seeds in seed trays […]
Author: Crazy For Gardening
Mixed Emotions Cocktail
We were recently in Aruba for vacation. What a fantastic vacation spot! Aruba has some really yummy restaurants. First on the list is Caya House located in Noord Aruba. They advertise an oasis of flavors and that is a perfect description. Mixed Emotions was wonderful cocktail. Ingredients: Tequils Resposado Mezcal Fresh Lime Watermelon Juice Garnished […]
Seeds to Start Indoors in the Winter
The three main reasons to start some seeds indoors ahead of time in February and March is to get a head start on growing 1) heat loving plants, 2) cool season plants (see above) and 3) root and bulb plants that take FOREVER to grow. HEAT LOVING PLANTS: This includes veggies such as artichokes, […]




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