tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post5108776257135197678..comments2024-02-10T03:47:12.772-06:00Comments on gather: Asparagus Timedonna bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-59047144804579311472013-04-18T23:07:10.543-05:002013-04-18T23:07:10.543-05:00Jeri, try not picking any stalks the first year. ...Jeri, try not picking any stalks the first year. All the growth will go into the plant and it should do better the second year. Maybe the ones you planted weren't good stock. That's the only tips I have. It nearly grows by itself here; I don't coddle it.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-12167506729347231112013-04-17T10:48:01.802-05:002013-04-17T10:48:01.802-05:00I've had no success in growing asparagus. But ... I've had no success in growing asparagus. But I have an empty slot in my potager, and I am going to give it another try. Any tips?? I used to pick it wild along the country roads when I lived in Colorado, so delicious!jerilandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418564262425621746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-27693433175149945762013-04-14T14:54:39.711-05:002013-04-14T14:54:39.711-05:00I love it with scrambled eggs over them ... but I ...I love it with scrambled eggs over them ... but I guess that wouldn't take care of the texture issue. Hmmm.<br />With the eggs I drizzle a sauces from the blender of tarragon, chives, lemon and olive oil. Really yummy.<br />Perhaps that would distract from the texture?Cobalt Violethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970693193776542493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-31970014308346147252013-04-12T12:22:48.893-05:002013-04-12T12:22:48.893-05:00What a great problem to have!What a great problem to have!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09606243760384669504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-80132728201406192442013-04-11T19:10:55.840-05:002013-04-11T19:10:55.840-05:00I love asparagus and eagerly await it's arriva...I love asparagus and eagerly await it's arrival each spring. Love those plates!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114417561785860122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-22987219443286421852013-04-11T08:04:02.326-05:002013-04-11T08:04:02.326-05:00I always know that spring has officially arrived w...I always know that spring has officially arrived when I see bunches of asparagus sold at all of the little fruit & veg stands that dot the roads where I live. Time for asparagus risotto, asparagus omelettes, and my favorite; asparagus dipped into hollandaise sauce :)Sara Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06058056977783867772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-10192038494670000442013-04-10T13:11:09.161-05:002013-04-10T13:11:09.161-05:00Ooh dear, I'm like you, love fresh asparagus, ...Ooh dear, I'm like you, love fresh asparagus, it kicks off the season, but not too fond of frozen.<br />I see we are headed for the same weather system that came your way, I'm not looking forward to it.<br />Thanks for the heads-up sweet friend.<br />~JoA Brit in Tennesseehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16080644141670903160noreply@blogger.com