Planting asparagus in the fall is possible, but it’s a more risky proposition than spring planting. CSU Horticulture Extension Specialist Linda Langelo explains that cutting back the ferns to ...

As spring springs to life around the country, slim stalks of asparagus start popping up in grocery stores. The green veggie is a sure sign that winter is pretty much done and daffodils and tulips ...

Asparagus beds benefit from a yearly top dressing of compost and an application of a nitrogen fertilizer in spring. After the foliage dies back in the fall, cut it off about an inch above the ...

Use this expert advice to buy fresh, tender asparagus at the supermarket or farmers market when it’s in season.

When shopping for asparagus, select firm, bright green stalks with fresh, tightly closed tips. Look for bunches with spears that are a similar thickness so they’ll cook evenly. Avoid asparagus that ...