They just keep coming back for more. Kathrin Ziegler/Getty Images Growing perennial vegetables can mean longer harvest periods, less maintenance once established, and even improved soil structure. But ...

Perennials are the gift that keeps on giving, coming back and blooming season after season for years—unlike their annual counterparts. This is an especially welcome reoccurrence when it comes to ...

Gardening enthusiasts often dream of a garden that keeps on giving, year after year, without the constant need for replanting. Perennial vegetables make this dream a reality by providing a reliable ...

Tired of tilling the soil and planting veggies every year? You may wish to look at some of the plants that require less work on an annual basis than standard vegetable crops. Think about some ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley gardeners and farmers! This week I am discussing a great perennial vegetable for the garden, asparagus. Fresh asparagus will be harvested soon and be available at farmer’s ...

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Globe artichokes are one of the most common perennial vegetables that are grown in gardens, but they take a lot of space so they are best in large gardens. They grow best in California on the coast, ...

Rhubarb is a perennial vegetable that is primarily used as a fruit in cooking. It grows best in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Rhubarb should not be harvested the first year it is planted to ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. When I make a new friend I always ask, "Are you a gardener?" Often younger people with kids say, "I want to, but I'm too busy." If you have limited ...