Artichokes
Question from Debbie:
Is it possible to purchase an artichoke at the supermarket, put the stem in water and have it bloom or flower? You know, like you can do with roses?
Answer from Pat:
Unfortunately by the time an artichoke has been cut from the plant and shipped to a store it is too late for it to open into a flower. If you put the stem into water, it would rot. So, the answer to your question is no.
Oh darnit, well thank you. I bought one tonight at the store just incase the answer was yes, I guess I will just have to eat it now.
Happy eating!