National Artichoke Day March 16
National Artichoke Day March 16 to honor this healthy veg. Not surprisingly, California grows nearly all the artichokes produced in the U.S. Click here for National Artichoke Day March 16 card details My original watercolor illustration. I drew them in pencil, scanned them, and then painted them. That way I have two versions, and I really like the way they look together. I put the design on a ceramic tile in my Zazzle shop. There are a variety of artichoke festivals, one being in Castroville, CA where the first artichoke shoots were planted in 1922. Click here for the artichoke tile details And on a kitchen towel. I like having a variety of kitchen towels to hang from my stove handle. A little further reading about artichokes taught me they are one of the oldest foods in the world and people were enjoying them in the 8th century. Click here for artichoke towel details This drawing was inspired by an artichoke flower I bought at the Carson City farmers market one season. I love