Asparagus is the first to come out in spring. You can get freshly picked asparagus at J&B Asparagus Farm at 1702 Fish and Game Club Road, RR#2, Frankford; at Railway Creek Farm, 2908 Cooper Road, Madoc; at Black River Farm, 172 Black River Road, Tweed and at Murray Township Farms call (613) 392-8068. Willow Creek Farms have asparagus at their roadside stalls at Tuckers Corner and at 1442 Frankford Road, and you can call Wooler Dale Farm (613) 398-6421 to find out when you can go to the farm to by asparagus. Do check Who’s Growing Local for more information about these farms.

J&B Aspargus has sent in the HARVEST UPDATE for May 22, 2009. “Asparagus harvest is going well with a good supply of excellent quality on hand. It will be available for sale each day through the coming week. Enjoy. Keep in touch. You may phone (613) 398-8393 to reserve an order. Jack, Betty and Family