Rhubarb becomes the star plant in my vegetable garden when I can add it to summer fruit pies. There is a progression, beginning with strawberry rhubarb pie, followed by raspberry rhubarb, culminating ...

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 ...

Q: Our rhubarb is starting to show itself. Should I cover it with straw? A: Your rhubarb will likely do fine either way, but mulch is a good idea. We recommend putting a 3-inch layer of straw on the ...

Long stalks of pale red rhubarb start making an appearance at farmers markets and on grocery store shelves as the weather warms in early spring. The tart vegetable (yes, rhubarb is a vegetable) is ...

Some of its varieties include the victoria and the suttons, which have large green stalks. The ruby, valentine and Canada red are popular for their pink and red color and tender stalks. You can buy ...