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 ...

Q. We have a well-established asparagus bed that is being invaded by chickweed. We are reluctant to use an herbicide. Is it possible to use pine needle mulch to prevent the inundation of this weed ...

As I am sure you know, once upon a time there were three little pigs. One built his house of bricks, one of sticks, and the lazy one built a house of straw. I forget the details, but I think the lazy ...

One of the most prized possessions in a home garden is a mature bed of asparagus. I say prized because it is a true accomplishment to be able to walk into your own backyard in April and harvest ...

Dear Carol: In the spring of 2007, we planted an asparagus bed from "Martha Washington" seeds. The soil was well-tilled and composted. Everything was going well; the plants were sending up spears and ...

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 ...

After years of growing asparagus, I’ve learned that these perennial vegetables can be either the anchor of a thriving garden ecosystem or a source of endless frustration – it all depends on what you ...

After years of growing asparagus, I’ve learned that these perennial vegetables can be either the anchor of a thriving garden ecosystem or a source of endless frustration – it all depends on what you ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The overwhelming majority of vegetables which gardeners love to grow in Greater Columbus are annual plants, which means that they ...

Asparagus is an excellent source of folacin, a B vitamin that helps keep the circulatory system strong, and it’s a good source of potassium and vitamin C. Gardeners have been growing asparagus ...