Growing asparagus requires patience — from planting to harvest takes two to three years, but the wait is well worth the reward. Homegrown asparagus is one of the earliest vegetables of spring. Its ...

One of the greatest joys of my home garden is my asparagus bed. Planted for about seven years now, this patch of perennial goodness just keeps getting better every spring. I’ve written a few times ...

A surprising byproduct from your home can support long-term asparagus growth, improve soil balance, and strengthen plants ...

Perennial vegetables are an elite group and are prized for their ability to produce a harvest year after year. Asparagus is one of these valued veggies, and, best of all, it's very easy to grow. Like ...

CORVALLIS – Growing asparagus requires patience – from planting to harvest takes two to three years, but the wait is well worth the reward. Homegrown asparagus is one of the earliest vegetables of ...

I decided to clean up my asparagus bed and get rid of last summer s dead stalks and those sneaky weeds that had avoided my lethal grip. I had planted a new asparagus patch in 2012, so this is the ...

I have an asparagus bed that is several years old. A friend who was moving offered me transplants, and when she left, the plants were producing large spears. I have had some large spears, but most ...