This year was my third year growing asparagus, which meant one exciting thing: my first-ever harvesting season! Over the past few years, my asparagus patch had reseeded itself generously, giving …
Let’s just get this out of the way: Worm Castings = Worm Poop. But, “castings” is a much more civilized way of describing the digested waste of your garden variety …
I know asparagus is amazing all times of year, but I still remember my first spring harvest of asparagus. It felt like a small miracle seeing those tender spears poking …
Asparagus has always been one of my favorite ingredients to cook with because it’s so versatile. From side dishes to soups, it adapts beautifully to all kinds of recipes. One …
White asparagus holds a special place in my kitchen. There’s something about its pale color and delicate flavor that feels a little fancy, even when the preparation is as straightforward …
This easy asparagus stuffed chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts filled with fresh asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, and mozzarella, seasoned to perfection for a dish that’s as impressive as it is …
Asparagus and ice cream might seem like an unlikely pair, but trust me—this combination works. Living just outside Hadley, Massachusetts, I’ve come to appreciate the many ways this vegetable can …
Good fences make good neighbors, but can they make good gardens, too? A vegetable garden border fence can accomplish a few different goals all at once. For one, it can …
"Blessing for a Gardener" is a beautiful garden prayer poem by Julian of Norwich, a 14th-century English mystic and anchoress. This garden prayer poem, originally written in the late 1300s …
Sometimes I think that if I spend time daydreaming about my spring garden, it will somehow conjure warmer weather and send the snowy New England chill packing! Before sketching out …
