Artichoke Harvest

This is the first artichoke of the year from our plant in the front yard. Last year both plants flourished while we were away in Japan, when there was a lot of rain. This year things are happening later and we aren't getting as many. The plant that gets most of the sun has several more small 'chokes still growing, while the more shaded plant has just one tiny fruit this year. We will eat this jumbo specimen tomorrow night: