With Asparagus so expensive to buy, why not invest in growing your own - all you need is a bit of time, space and patience for long-term rewards. Written by Tony Flanagan, read by Rachel Atkins. This episode is supported by the Garden Prong from https://www.prongcroft.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

051 Grow your own Asparagus

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141 - KG Editor Steve Ott talks to Tayshan Hayden-Smith

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051 Grow your own Asparagus

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