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 ...

You can’t just pop asparagus crowns, or seedlings, in the ground. Because it is a perennial vegetable, it requires a little planning and a few hours of work. A few weeks ago I naively bought a few six ...

When you're scooping out the fireplace, save the ashes to fertilize plants in the garden. Here are seven plants that thrive when you add wood ash to your garden.

Q: I am a North Little Rock gardener. My asparagus bed seems be producing smaller diameter shoots, which I am allowing to grow into ferns. Could the bed be getting old (it's approximately 10 years old ...

Asparagus is one of the first vegetables to peer through the cool soil in spring, and what a welcome sight! The heavy snows this past winter provided excellent moisture and insulation for the plants, ...

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, ...

As one of the few perennial vegetables in Kansas, asparagus is a treat best eaten fresh out of the garden. As with peaches, strawberries and tomatoes, fresh asparagus has a flavor unlike what you ...

Asparagus is a long-lived perennial vegetable crop that is a favorite for many people. If cared for properly, asparagus beds can be maintained for decades. Did you know that asparagus has male and ...

Q. We planted asparagus over a year ago and harvested a small crop this spring. The plants grow into a small forest. Do I cut the plants down when they turn brown, or should I leave the dead shoots? A ...