growing

In my neighborhood, there are some fairly exotic growing things. A fig tree grows on the corner of Taylor and 37th, the fruit still rock hard but promising.


A plot of artichokes nearby has kept me fascinated for months. I have never seen artichokes growing before, and this patch is large and sharp-looking and now in bloom.


I suppose they're no longer edible, but the bees are entranced. I have seen them fall asleep in the flower.