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Dancing with Marigolds
I have a T-shirt that reads, “This is the Dawning of the Age of Asparagus.” It always gets a few chuckles, but I wish I had one that said, “Dancing …
growing asparagus
The 4-Year Journey to Harvesting Asparagus
Asparagus is one of those most delightful of Spring vegetables. It's one of the first to come up in the spring and along with tasting absolutely wonderful, it also signals …
Why Asparagus Takes So Long to Harvest
Picture harvesting fresh asparagus spears from your garden just as the sun pops its head up in the spring - it's a gardener's dream that requires a gardener's greatest virtue: …
One Veggie, Five Ways: Easy Asparagus Recipes for Every Mood
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 …
Growing Zones for Asparagus
Let’s explore growing asparagus, its recommended zones, and whether it can be cultivated indoors …
Growing and Enjoying Asparagus: 5 Do’s and Don’ts
If you enjoy store-bought asparagus, then you’ll love asparagus that has been freshly harvested directly from your home garden. The crispness, flavor, and color of homegrown asparagus are beyond compare. …
Four Years in a Homegrown Asparagus Garden
This article about homegrown asparagus was originally published in our sister publication, GreenPrints Magazine, under the title, "The Asparagus Dream." It was written by Carla June Ginter and illustrated by …
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 …
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 …
Growing Asparagus in Open Land, in Raised Beds, or in Containers
Asparagus is easy to plant and grow, but because this vegetable is a perennial, it has some special requirements for planting. Whether you grow asparagus in raised beds or open …
