Every garden needs a cardoon... or five

AS a rule, I prefer to enthuse and encourage. I’m not above the occasional bribe or inducement, certainly, but the times I issue a direct instruction are few. This is one of those times. Whether ornamental or edible, your garden needs a cardoon or five. I planted my first perhaps 20 years ago, having read of their delicious stems, and ended up loving them as much for their year-round stature and their ability to draw