Jack Miller

Asparagus can be planted as close as 6 to 12 inches apart within a row, and that spacing is what most home gardeners use to get a thick, productive bed without wasting space.   If you want to know how close asparagus can be planted, the honest answer is that it depends on how you … Read more

You can tell if asparagus is bad by looking at the tips, checking the stalks, and giving it a quick smell test.   If the tips are mushy, dark, or slimy, that asparagus is bad and should be tossed.   If the stalks have gone limp, wrinkled, or soft, your asparagus is likely past its … Read more

An asparagus fern can get quite big, and when grown in the right conditions, it can reach up to 6 feet long as a trailing vine or 2 to 3 feet tall and wide when grown as a bushy potted plant.   How big an asparagus fern gets really depends on the variety you’re growing, … Read more

Asparagus can be transplanted successfully, and doing it at the right time is the key to keeping your plants productive for years.   Whether you’re moving crowns from an old bed to a better spot or shifting seedlings from pots into the garden, knowing how and when to transplant asparagus makes all the difference.   … Read more

Yes, thyme goes with asparagus, and it’s one of those pairings that surprises people once they try it.   The earthy, slightly minty flavor of thyme complements the grassy, subtly sweet taste of asparagus without overpowering it.   If you’ve ever wondered whether thyme goes with asparagus, the short answer is a delicious yes.   … Read more