Asparagus ferns are considered invasive in some areas of the country, so Roethling advises gardeners check with their local townships and municipalities before planting them to see if they are on a ...

Growing asparagus requires patience — from planting to harvest takes two to three years, but the wait is well worth the reward. Homegrown asparagus is one of the earliest vegetables of spring. Its ...

Asparagus and rhubarb are two of the few perennial vegetables that grow well in Kansas. Although each may offer lower maintenance in the years after planting, good garden bed planning and preparation ...

Get your perennial vegetables in the ground and they'll come back year after year, saving your money at the supermarket. When you think about the expensive vegetables at the store, you know, the ...

Wondering when to plant asparagus? We don't blame you; if you’ve ever tasted homegrown asparagus, you’ll know this brilliant drought-tolerant vegetable is in a league of its own – sweet, tender, and ...

Since an asparagus bed can last 15 to 20 years it seems prudent to consider an important fact about this perennial plant. Asparagus is a “dioecious” plant (Asparagusis Dioecious). In other words, it ...

Over the last week, I've had a couple small asparagus harvests. I always look forward to spring asparagus in my garden and a few wild sprouts in the fence rows. Although it is a little late to plant, ...

Do you love asparagus and wish you could go outside and pick your own? If you have a well-drained spot that gets at least six hours of direct sun each day, perhaps this is the year you can start your ...

As I was finishing up chores today, I spied the first asparagus tips emerging from the garden. As soon as I noticed the few small ones, before long I could see dozens that were ready to pick. It is ...

CORVALLIS – Growing asparagus requires patience – from planting to harvest takes two to three years, but the wait is well worth the reward. Homegrown asparagus is one of the earliest vegetables of ...

Asparagus may have a short season, but those delicate spears are highly prized harvests. However, as crowns multiply over the years, asparagus plants can get congested. This will affect the number and ...

Q: We have four linden trees, and this spring two trees came back looking healthy, but two leafed out much later. The foliage is sparse and the leaves cup upward at the outer edges. The soil is sandy.