Most vegetables, such as tomatoes, peppers, eggplant, squash, and beans, are grown as annuals. Asparagus, however, is a hardy ...

When choosing asparagus, look for bright green spears with tightly closed, compact tips. Size doesn't indicate a woody texture or diminished flavor. Depending on the time of year and where's it's ...

Asparagus officinalis growing in the garden - Toni Jardon/Getty Images Asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) is a popular vegetable to add to your garden, favored for its flavorful spears and multiple ...