So 1 1/2 years ago, the Scouts went to a Garden store in town and let the Scouts each pick a veggie plant to take home.  Cameron got me an artichoke plant because he knows I like them so much and that I've never planted one before.  Well, I finally got my first artichoke!  :)  It's kind of small... next time I'll let it grow a little bit longer.  I have 11 more buds growing... I'm excited!  :)