Comments on: White Asparagus Update!

By: April

April — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:15:53 +0000

The hats were great!! Too bad we don't wear them as we once did and take it more seriously. The hats in the 50's and 60's were just awesome. The white asparagus was very interesting also. I grew green asaragus when I lived in IL. Thanks for sharing all the great photos Marthe-You are the greatest!!!!

By: Stephane

Stephane — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:34:32 +0000

1- YOU ARE ALWAYS NUMBER ONE!

2- SHEEP MEADOW
3- CHRYSANTHEMUMS AND RIBBONS
4- COLORFUL AND FANCIFUL (purple with butterflies)
5- ATTRACTIVE SMALL HAT

By: JBrennan

JBrennan — Wed, 14 May 2008 07:01:27 +0000

Martha:

Thanks for the update on the white asparagus experiment. There's nothing quite like a creative botanical challenge nor the sweet taste of white asparagus.

It's great the way you and Laura stay so on top of things and are so responsive to the requests we make in our posts.

In reference to your Mother's Day post: please ask Alexis to come on the show and demonstrate her homemade bagel recipe!

Thanks again.

Joseph

By: INGRID

INGRID — Wed, 14 May 2008 05:38:54 +0000

HELLO MARTHA'
I JUST LOVE READING ALL YOUR DAILY FACTS.IT IS ALWAYS SO INTERESTING.I TOO LOVE TO GARDEN. I HAVE GROWN MOST OF THE ITEMS IN MY YARD FROM THINGS THAT WERE READY TO BE DISCARDED.I DONT LIKE THROWING ANY KIND OF PLANT OR CUTTING AWAY .I ALWAS SAY YOU GROW OR YOU GO.SO FAR ALL THE THINGS IN MY GARDEN HAVE GROWN PRETTY WELL.MY HUSBAND AND FAMILY SAY IT LOOKS LIKE THE RAINFOREST.BUT I JUST LOVE
ALL YOUR DAILY FACTS ABOUT GARDENING.THEY ARE SO INTERESTING. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK .

By: Sara

Sara — Wed, 14 May 2008 00:30:16 +0000

Love your blog -- and Alexis's whatever, too. Thank you both for sharing so much.

Sorry if this has been asked before, but what camera do you use? The color and detail are great!

By: Jan Erickson

Jan Erickson — Tue, 13 May 2008 20:38:04 +0000

Hi Martha, Thank goodness Jodi was successful with her 2nd try! The white spears look beautiful and I'll bet they are delicious. I can envision a complete row of gorgeous white asparagas next year in your beautiful vegetable garden. Thanks for the update. Jan

By: Snakecharmer

Snakecharmer — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:24:35 +0000

I had never thought about why white asparagus is white... I always love learning where things come from. Thank you for the pictures.

By: Noelle

Noelle — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:36:10 +0000

Hello Martha. I am a potter and I love the idea of growing asparagus inside the antique cloches. I am always looking for new things to make, and cloches might be an idea worth revisiting. What are the other uses of these lovely pieces of pottery?

By: Lori Stewart

Lori Stewart — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:31:48 +0000

Fascinating. Mother Nature never fails to amaze me. Thanks for sharing.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:09:29 +0000

Hi, Martha,
Thanks for the update on the asparagus experiment. These look so good. I imagine they will be quite tasty.
Kathy