So anxious are my hills of rhubarb to get started every spring that their petioles practically jump up through the soil and mulch that covers them. One of the reasons for their enthusiasm is that they ...

Rhubarb thrives in cooler conditions and will bolt, sending up flowers instead of producing those thick, succulent stems, when temperatures soar. With the UK's rhubarb season now officially finished, ...

Dividing plants is a clever gardening technique that involves separating a plant in half to create a new plant for free. Most perennials benefit from division every two to three years to maintain ...

Rhubarb is a cool-weather crop that will bolt, producing flowers rather than thick, juicy stems, in hot conditions. With rhubarb season officially over in the UK, it's a good time to work on ...

Q:I have a rhubarb plant that is 20-plus-years-old and has never been moved. It is producing less and less. What do I do to bring it back to full production? A:Rhubarb should be transplanted and ...

Let’s set the record straight: Rhubarb is a vegetable, though it’s often put to the same culinary uses as fruit. Think jellies, sauces and pies. The confusion on rhubarb’s standing in the food world ...

Rhubarb is used primarily in sweet treats and are, hence, regarded as a fruit. Actually, rhubarb is a vegetable but, because of its high acidity, lends itself nicely to pies, tarts, jams and other ...

There is a song going viral right now on social media about a woman named Barbara who is famous for her rhubarb pie. The entire song is a German tongue twister and catchy. Rhubarb is also trending due ...

AMES, Iowa — Rhubarb has long been a popular crop to grow in the home garden. In this week’s Yard and Garden entry, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulture specialists Ajay Nair and ...

Rhubarb is a perennial vegetable that can be one of the most productive plants in your garden. Its vibrant red stalks and tart flavour make it a delightful early-season addition to pies, jams, cakes, ...

Q: My daughter and her husband have two very large vines growing in the yard of the new home they purchased. The vines seem overgrown, and we’re wondering how much to cut back. We even wonder if they ...