For just two weeks each spring, a rare violet artichoke is harvested by hand on Venice's northern islands – and locals go to great lengths to keep it authentic.

I visit Finotello at his farm to see him harvest the castraùre. It's a muggy day with a hot, salty breeze, and the earth is springy after days of rain. The artichoke plants are slowly opening up ...

Tucked away from the carnival rides and bustle of the Los Angeles County Fair midway is The Farm, where all things ...

Q: I have an established artichoke plant in my backyard. I'd like to propagate it to grow more – is it possible to do this by ...