The name “asparagus fern” is a strange jumble of terms. These plants are neither ferns nor edible vegetables. Although not even distantly related to ferns, asparagus ferns are, however, actually ...

This column originally appeared in the May 2, 2025, edition. Hello Mid-Ohio Valley gardeners and farmers! This week I want to ...

Last week, I mentioned how common names can be confusing. A good example is the asparagus fern. Despite its common name, these plants are not ferns. Asparagus ferns will flower and produce fruit ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Asparagus fern growing in a field Asparagus are low-maintenance perennial vegetables that are capable of providing you with ...

Driving west on Interstate 94 in midsummer, the trained eye can spot asparagus ferns growing on the freeway embankments from a fast-moving car. It’s a distinct shape, tall and willowy, like a puff of ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley gardeners and farmers! Spring has definitely arrived in the valley as we have seen warm temperatures and plenty of moisture, and hopefully experienced the last frost until fall.