Asparagus isn’t the most common vegetable among home gardeners, and that’s likely because growing it is an exercise in patience. But three years of patience is a small price to pay for up to 20 years ...

Question: I’d love to grow asparagus in my home garden. Is it hard to do? Answer: There’s a little more preparation involved in growing asparagus than more commonly grown vegetables, but asparagus is ...

Looking to add a tasty, low-maintenance crop to your vegetable garden that’ll reward you for years to come? Growing asparagus might just be your next favorite gardening adventure. Yes, it takes a ...

We’ve talked about starting seeds for our annual vegetable plants, but what about perennial vegetables? And by perennial vegetables, I mean asparagus. Growing asparagus can seem intimidating to some ...

At times, gardening can be about the long game. Something you planted this year may not be ready to harvest until next year. But with at least one tasty vegetable, the wait will be worth it!

Wait to cut back asparagus until ferns turn brown so the plant stores enough energy for next year. Prune after the first frost, or delay until early spring if ferns stay green. Never prune once new ...

This companion gives tomato plants a boost by protecting them from harmful pests. Grow it alongside your tomatoes for a ...