Pleasant Place 4: Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. Scolymus)

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  • Published by Pleasant Place
  • ISBN 9789083284323
  • 44 pages
  • ills colour & bw
  • 180 x 240 mm
  • English
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‘Pleasant Place’ is a growing collection of publications about the art of gardening, offering both practical and in-depth information on everyday garden tasks and garden design. The fourth issue is all about the Artichoke (Cynara cardunculus var. Scolymus), a monumental perennial thistle that deserves a place in both gardens and kitchens alike. This issue includes a botanical introduction, an overview of artichokes in art history, six artists interpretation of artichoke finials, a visual essay on cultivating artichokes in Niscemi (IT) and international artichoke recipes. As always, a set of garden miniatures can be found in the centerfold.