Head gardener at Brae, Jo Lawson, comes into studio to explain why asparagus is the perfect spring vegetable, for restaurants and home gardeners alike. She chats about the difference between supermarket and home-grown asparagus, what the chefs at Brae will be cooking for the start of spring, and gives some growing tips for home gardeners.

“It’s a very transitional time, the end of winter. You have to clear out all the winter crops and get your beds ready for planting in spring”