We also want to be nimble in what we plant in the garden. Asparagus does best if it’s planted and left, not transplanted around. So we decided that to fit our needs we’d grow asparagus in ...

Asparagus fern is a fast grower (adding 2 inches of growth per day), so it is crucial to cut at the base of the plant and not in the middle of a stem when pruning. Do not cut more than 1/3 of the ...

Here are some of the top nutritional benefits asparagus has to offer, plus why cooking it helps reduce bloating and gas over eating the vegetable raw.

White asparagus is also a favorite of chefs (other than me), including legendary French chef Jacques Pépin. We had the ...

It is sometimes best to plant asparagus in raised beds as the plants do not tolerate compacted soil or poor drainage. Asparagus grow best in a slightly acidic soil in the pH range of 6.5 to 6.9 ...

Asparagus is a perennial vegetable, which makes it good for growing on plots where it will not be disturbed. However, it does take a long time to grow to maturity, so make sure you are planning to ...

Asparagus, strawberries and sunflowers are, to my mind, three of the best reasons to live in western Massachusetts. It won’t ...