https://www.asparagus-lover.com/asparagus-blog.html The Asparagus-Lover Blog keeps you up to date with all the latest changes to the website www.asparagus-lover.com plus all the lastest news through out the year including the Asparagus Season. en-us asparagus Mon, 5 Mar 2018 15:30:00 -0500 Mon, 5 Mar 2018 15:30:00 -0500 asparagus-lover.com https://www.asparagus-lover.com/how-to-plant-asparagus.html3db503111ef6f727609fecf3f9fc832fLearn how to plant asparagus to ensure your plants thrive and you have 15-20 years of amazing asparagus crops Mon, 5 Mar 2018 15:24:36 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/asparagus-recipes.html385d5f8bc873b88c934892a6d0cb8f8aDelicious, nutricious asparagus recipes for very occasion. Easy recipes for home cooks that make you look like a pro! Mon, 5 Mar 2018 15:08:54 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/asparagus-varieties.html7402f676019bedbf7b11568205d23b8dWhat to look for from different asparagus varieties and a long list of options to choose from Mon, 5 Mar 2018 01:50:15 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/about-asparagus.htmlc1819c3f1dddaa40c1f1e1bb2d4e5e99As we celebrate St Georges day and the start of the asparagus season here are 10 things you didn't know about asparagus Mon, 5 Mar 2018 01:45:09 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/cf540b4e0e570f4b66a10ce1eefbea53AIming to be the most comprehensive resource on Asparagus we cover cooking it, growing it, amazing recipes, history, nutrition, festivals, scientific classification.You name it, we cover it. Sun, 4 Mar 2018 15:04:42 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/readers-questions-about-harvesting-asparagus.html2456e8ee5586f1bd3ae8157e2ba476bdOur readers have lots of questions about harvesting asparagus. If we are in any doubt we call on our asparagus expert Jamie Petchell to answer so there are no questions not worth asking. Mon, 7 Mar 2016 03:56:02 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/asparagus-fern-gone-to-seed.htmlcff9d2ff0f026c2cac5b28c36d315e03What to do if your Asparagus Fern has gone to seed Sun, 6 Mar 2016 13:10:59 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/reader-questions-about-planting-asparagus.htmlf48e24e76dde08d2b1c9dbde847619b2Our readers have all sorts of questions about planting asparagus. Here we share our answers and those of our expert Jamie Petchell. Wed, 17 Jun 2015 15:32:39 -0400 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/more-of-your-asparagus-growing-questions-answered.html759867b953991a7e7482f588aa15f91aRead the answers to asparagus growing questions posed by our readers and add your own comments Sun, 14 Jun 2015 15:47:21 -0400 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/transplanting-asparagus.htmlffa59b74b77b5f026819f10c07874979Here we discuss the issues associated with transplanting asparagus plants that are already established, how to when etc. Sun, 31 May 2015 14:32:21 -0400 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/asparagus-raised-bed.htmla27eddfdd6cf0e0f432730e57330b45aThe second part of our Asparagus Planting Blog covers our preparation of an asparagus raised bed to give our asparagus abetter chance of doing well in our heavy soil Mon, 25 May 2015 15:46:36 -0400 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/soups-with-dehydrated-asparagus.html7635b7863740f8d5572e7b66cf8b3c79Asparagus dries (dehydrates) very nicely. Each year I buy about 10 batches from the Farmers Market and dry about half of them by simply cutting them into Sat, 9 May 2015 12:11:36 -0400 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/recipes-for-asparagus.htmle0f7b1e4d019e2c42c238d3471ed911fWe list all our Recipes for Asparagus on one page so you can quickly scan down and see what take your fancy Thu, 7 May 2015 12:27:56 -0400 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/asparagus-bed.html6b5cc968b3bc73c08cd64dec5f97eddcFollow our step by step guide as we create a new asparagus bed from scratch. Learn from our real life experience then be inspired and get your own asparagus patch started. Tue, 21 Apr 2015 05:18:38 -0400 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/mail-order-asparagus.html88a6f2e9f997d5e0730167ac05e51966We bring you a range of suppliers providing a mail order asparagus service Sun, 19 Apr 2015 14:05:59 -0400 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/asparagus-aphrodisiac.html6b047daef7ee70c4b7fb71b3b18441f0Only two days left until the most romantic day of the year, or so the marketing hype would have us believe. Valentines day is now an excuse to sell anything in a heart shape. I'll settle for a bunch of flowers sometime but probably not on the 14th unless I'm exceptionally lucky! However, you might like to increase your dose of asparagus this weekend. Allegedly asparagus has aphrodisiac properties, so add it to your shopping list for an extra loved up weekend. Don't believe me read on..... Thu, 12 Feb 2015 09:20:12 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/asparagus-planting-questions.html46e0ca90c4733c3fdda89342240a0e6fAll your questions about planting and transplanting asparagus in one convenient place Mon, 9 Feb 2015 10:55:38 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/buying-asparagus-plants.html91b447c899f01b39372768303fa077dbThinking of buying asparagus plants or seeds? We have been reviewing the market. Mon, 9 Feb 2015 09:54:47 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/harvesting-asparagus-questions.htmlfcc81f29d567fcc24b613d1f37bd1b89Read answers to many questions about harvesting asparagus or put your query to us and our expert advisor Sat, 7 Feb 2015 12:50:41 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/asparagus-growing-questions.htmlb0a6b13f4640b03664544750bde63b29Find answers to frequently asked asparagus growing questions or test our expert with your more obscure asparagus growing problems Sat, 7 Feb 2015 06:37:54 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/asparagus-etiquette.html87a0efc76cb488163b3e23d927d00c27Be sure to keep to asparagus etiquette when enoying your favourite vegetable and serve it with style. Fri, 6 Feb 2015 12:57:50 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/west-brookfield-asparagus-festival.html4b8b5afc25b4108197aae40ad53c80c7Local resident Ruth Lyons tells us all about West Brookfield Asparagus Festival Fri, 6 Feb 2015 09:08:38 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/diedericks-asparagus.html82e337bdde631ed670c84d6e33e49761Read a fascinating local history from West Brookfield MA about Diederick's asparagus written by a local resident Fri, 6 Feb 2015 05:55:16 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/asparagus-companion-plants.htmla244f0489e1af9adf6ca0bf2f8ee1b42Tomatoes are said to be great asparagus companion plants as are basil and parsley what else do you need to know? Sat, 17 Jan 2015 12:51:12 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/new-years-resolutions.htmlbe7f38d91b579f7dbc6df71d09917832Time to make your new year's resolutions - here are 8 unusual resolutions you won't regret making especially designed for Asparagus Lovers Thu, 1 Jan 2015 15:34:42 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/asparagus-season.html01e1846d86e7f3ef30c42557af4ba249We are always counting down to the next asparagus season, unless of course we are enjoying making the most of it Tue, 30 Dec 2014 15:04:27 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/history-of-asparagus.html08688e522c5074d789f016667f37ffa9Grown and enjoyed by ancient civilisations the History of Asparagus is worth a read Mon, 22 Dec 2014 09:09:10 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/what-is-asparagus.html652f45b666fd732a06ea048bf5d88f22People ask the question "What is Asparagus" with different perspectives here are the answers for gardeners, cooks, consumers, scientists etc. Mon, 22 Dec 2014 09:07:41 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/asparagus-appetizer-recipes.htmldf73c744c4d0705ec00d1b6bcf49e4f7Are you still sorting out your holiday catering? Appetizers need to be quick and easy. We have several recipes that will turn asparagus into a great starter on the big day. Prosciutto wrapped asparagus is really easy and always a winner. Any of your willing helpers can lay the prociutto out on plates as you are steaming (or grilling) the asparagus then pop a few stalks on top of the laid out prosicutto, add a blob of butter and get the helper to help you roll then up into parcels. Easy Peasy. We do the same with smoked salmon as well which is also a winner. Happy Holidays Mon, 22 Dec 2014 07:31:00 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/how-to-cook-asparagus.htmlbca0ebea0817933c3c548aedd376a144Sometimes you spot something at the supermarket that you've always fancied, or something you've eaten in a resatuarnt. Next thing you know its in your trolley at the checkout and then sitting in the refrigerator saying "how are you going to cook me then?" ..... If this is you this holiday and you bought asparagus take a look at our How to Cook Asparagus pages for some really easy ways to prepare this vegetable that will impress family and / or friends. If you want to be a bit more adventurous follow the links through to Asparagus Recipes for lots more ways to incorporate asparagus in your weekends menu. Sat, 29 Nov 2014 13:00:00 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/asparagus-themed-gifts.html6914c7caae68bfc06d2dd6e56ec59825If you've been thinking of growing asparagus and if like me your parents / partner / children have been asking what you've got on your christmas list why not get them to help you get started. Planting an asparagus bed is setting something in motion that will give you years of pleasure (and you'll be able to share your produce with the gift giver). You might ask for the cost of the crowns, or a contribution in kind to getting the bed dug over. Read up on what is involved here first and then see who'd like to help you out. Good luck and wactch out for more gift ideas over the next few weeks. Mon, 24 Nov 2014 08:00:00 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/roasted-asparagus-recipes.html4387ab717700262808b7c888fc5daf25Roasted Asparagus Recipes - an assortment of tasty recipes Thu, 27 Feb 2014 07:57:56 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/british-asparagus-festival-2013.htmlb240f9591f455e5d4b9fe42f63af997fA look at what went on at the British Asparagus Festival 2013 including links to galleries with photos and video of the event. Sat, 15 Feb 2014 07:20:51 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/british-asparagus-festival-2014.html9826fd66439512dfd93a71cf1ac40a34The British Asparagus Festival 2014 will as usual incorporate a range of events through Asparagus Season, find out all about them here Thu, 13 Feb 2014 14:35:20 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/asparagus-appetizer-recipes.htmldf73c744c4d0705ec00d1b6bcf49e4f7-cpAsparagus appetizer recipes to wet your appetite - try your asparagus with salmon, salads, peppers...... Sat, 8 Feb 2014 11:00:01 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/asparagus-omelette.html16960bb77c9915c3aa79e7cc6049fa19Use our method of making asparagus omelette for light fluffy results that your friends and family will enjoy Thu, 6 Feb 2014 08:20:54 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/cream-of-asparagus-soup.htmlce76394239c44b31135ff0e77edaa035A few words on "cream of soups" and a classic Cream of Asparagus Soup recipe Fri, 10 Jan 2014 13:27:49 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/how-to-cook-asparagus.htmlbca0ebea0817933c3c548aedd376a144-cpRemember - don't stress - its not producing a perfect Christmas lunch that matters, its haveing a lovely time with friends and family and having a laugh if the cooking goes a bit pearshaped! Mon, 23 Dec 2013 13:01:36 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/asparagus-pastry.html2b178fdf2b8eabd669e6ec5f9b09a327We have used asparagus, pastry and a number of other ingredients to cook up some great recipes, try them here Sat, 21 Dec 2013 08:56:53 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/asparagus-roll-ups.html077f27e8c9d95c5d7114285dfe7a2d9aThese asparagus roll ups can be made in advance and are greatly admired at parties - and they are really really easy to make! Fri, 20 Dec 2013 14:03:29 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/asparagus-tart.htmlf04edcc9e6960cc08798b8025959c2d6Our Asparagus Tart recipes are perfect for the party season, picnics in the summer and treats for hungry kids Fri, 20 Dec 2013 05:30:54 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/asparagus-themed-gifts.html6914c7caae68bfc06d2dd6e56ec59825-cpWe have some great asparagus themed gifts to give you ideas for quirky or practical presants for Asparagus lovers everywhere Thu, 14 Nov 2013 12:03:23 -0500 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/prosciutto-wrapped-asparagus.html51c3fb83a680102d55595eea570f2a43How to make Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus with sophistication and flair Thu, 25 Jul 2013 14:22:12 -0400 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/fresh-asparagus-recipe.html736379b4438003acdf2b9b2d276513c0We asked our favourite chefs for a fresh asparagus recipe...here you will find their answers Thu, 25 Jul 2013 14:21:40 -0400 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/deep-fried-asparagus.htmlabcd68d4d591b18dc44e264fb1c83ba9Deep Fried Asparagus - as sent to us by Asparagus Queen 2012 Del Merril of Shelby, Michigan - thanks Del ! Thu, 25 Jul 2013 14:21:08 -0400 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/chicken-and-asparagus.html981ce0f36e69f6801bb5dce474d9d278Great Recipes using Chicken and Asparagus - easy ways to your families heart! Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:14:18 -0400 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/canned-asparagus-recipes.htmle342889af5a5f8f62e9dc2c00bf4acfaLooking for canned asparagus recipes? Look no further Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:13:25 -0400 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/baked-asparagus-recipe.html9f74984bf8a34ee066c1822295a281adIf you are looking for a Baked Asparagus Recipe, look no further we have some easy tasty recipes for you to try Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:39:17 -0400 https://www.asparagus-lover.com/asparagus-wrap.html5a6bb572e84804d0888e343588eccc59We show you how to make a tasty asparagus wrap, great for lunch or any time you are feeling peckish Tue, 23 Jul 2013 11:38:43 -0400