Q: It is mid-April here in Michigan. When should I fertilize the asparagus and rhubarb? Is it too early to transplant rhubarb? When is the ideal time to transplant rhubarb? Should I mulch the ...
Dear Master Gardener: Can you tell me if mowing off my rhubarb will kill or hurt it. My lawn boys mowed off my rhubarb. What should I do? Answer: As long as you still have some root in the ground it ...
Make compote, chutney or sauces to serve with roasted meats, on a cheeseboard and more. Of all the engaging scents of spring — delicate citrus flowers, strawberries warmed by the sun, wisteria — ...
What is the best method for harvesting rhubarb? I have always snapped the stalk off near the base of the plant, but recently a friend suggested cutting off the stalk since that would be easier. So now ...
Rhubarb shoots popping through the ground is one of the first signs of spring. Rhubarb varieties with deep red stems are the most popular, but green varieties are more productive. Color and sweetness ...
It all began with a knock on the door. Our daughter answered and I heard a small voice say, "Can you give this to your mom?" It was a bag of freshly cut rhubarb from our landlord and his family. I set ...