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 ...

The cleanup continues, with Houston area homeowners raking up layers of leaves, removing withered fronds and letting mushy wet stuff dry out before cutting it back. Already, signs of life are ...

This spring, when the Etowah County Master Gardeners Association Inc., a 503(C)3 nonprofit, has its annual sale, a limited number of foxtail ferns (Asparagus aethiopicus) will be offered. The plant is ...

The foxtail fern (Asparagus densiflorus ‘Myers’), also known as bottlebrush fern, is a relative of culinary asparagus but isn’t edible. The plant is toxic to cats. The new shoots look like extra-thin ...

Q: Would it be possible for you to identify this plant [pictured]? It looks like a chartreuse bottle brush. I saw it two weeks ago on the Vashon Island garden tour, but the owner of the garden ...

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 ...

I was recently gifted a foxtail fern. This delicate, eye-catching plant is used outdoors in landscaping but also makes a beautiful houseplant. While it's not officially fall yet, this week's recipe ...