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Globe Artichokes drying in the cool air.

Janey

By Janey


Globe Artichokes drying in the cool air. (Cynara cardunculus (Globe Artichoke))



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Well-photographed :o)

7 Nov, 2009

 

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

amy
Amy
 

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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