Rhubarb reigns supreme in British gardens, nestled amongst ripe tomatoes and thriving lettuces that effortlessly sprout. Standing out from its savoury comrades, rhubarb is celebrated for being one of ...

We humans can be so difficult to please. If plants flower when we want them to, we call it blooming. But if plants flowers when we don’t want them to, we call it bolting. Flowering is an undesirable ...

Spring is rhubarb season, that time of the year when growers pick lots of the sharp and sweet stems to use in pies, tarts, cakes, crumbles, and other desserts. The versatile rhubarb stems can even be ...

Rhubarb is a stunning addition to any home garden as it looks good and tastes even better when cooked. However, if the aim for planting it is the latter reason, a little extra care is required ahead ...

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 ...

When should a rhubarb plant produce flowers? If you're hoping to produce a lot of tender stalks for eating, the answer is never. Although a rhubarb plant in full flower is a magnificent sight with ...