10 Tips for Growing and Harvesting Asparagus
If you’re looking for a return on your gardening investment, it doesn’t get much better than asparagus. Plant this vegetable one time and you could find yourself harvesting asparagus for …
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Potatoes Gardening Guide Close-Up: 10 Potato and Sweet Potato Companion Plants
You can find them in the fanciest restaurants and next to a burger at your local diner. They're a staple crop around the world, and they can grow just about …
Garden Vegetable Plants That Double as Indoor Bouquets
Garden vegetable plants have a secret double life that no one is talking about. Sure, homegrown veggies taste delicious in a yummy seasonal recipe. And yes, it feels good to …
Grilled Rosemary Asparagus with Candied Garlic Kumquats
If you’re looking for a flavorful, unique dish that can grace any dinner table from a casual weeknight meal to an elegant holiday feast, Grilled Rosemary Asparagus with Candied Garlic …
5 Things To Know Before You Start Growing Gooseberries
If you've ever come across sweet grape-like gooseberries at your local farmer's market, or have had the pleasure of trying a gooseberry jam, you might have considered growing gooseberries, and …
Jambalaya with Okra
As a resident of Maine (also known as a Mainer), traveling all the way to New Orleans would mean enduring a 27-hour drive through more than a thousand miles of …
Purple Asparagus Salad
Purple asparagus has a sweet, nutty flavor and a less fibrous texture than green asparagus, so it’s a natural for salads.
I love to grow Pacific Purple Asparagus and Purple Passion …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Asparagus
Working your asparagus garden means having the right tools to do the job! And you need the right tools in the kitchen, too, for being able to prepare asparagus for …
How to Harvest Your Asparagus
Asparagus takes a long time to get going, particularly if you start it from seed. Experts recommend not harvesting the yield from the first couple of years to ensure the …
The Right Way to Weed Your Asparagus Patch
When it comes to weeding asparagus, early and often is best. If you’ve used weed-free soil and well-rotted organic matter, and laid down mulch, you shouldn’t have a big weed …
