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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Pests in your asparagus patch, left unchecked, can damage and destroy your precious asparagus plants. Keeping a close watch on your plants during regular daily inspections will help you spot …
Asparagus plant diseases are caused by bacteria, fungi, and viruses. The diseases can spread through the soil, water, air, infected tools, animals, and even gardeners themselves. …
Originally, asparagus grew in swamps and wetlands, and the plants still thrive in moist—though not soggy—soil today. Asparagus needs consistent watering, especially while the roots are being established, after that, …
