When ripe, rhubarb can be various colours, ranging from deep burgundy to light pink. Some can even be green or have green ...

These days, we're starting to see lots of new green growth in gardens, but there are also some clusters of thick, red, celery ...

Unlike the other leafy greens on offer at the market, rhubarb leaves are not for eating. You won't want to sautee or stew the leaves of the rhubarb plant like you would Swiss or rainbow chard ...

Rhubarb crowns are best planted in early spring when the roots are still dormant, or the plants are just beginning to leaf out. Rhubarb can also be planted in the fall after dormancy has set in.

But the leaves of the plant should be avoided as these are poisonous and can cause a nasty array of symptoms if consumed. Rhubarb leaves contain high levels of oxalic acid, a naturally occurring ...

Fresh rhubarb is typically available from the end of March through early June. Look for stalks that are firm and crisp without any brown or soft spots. If the stalks are sold with leaves attached, be ...

Yesterday when I looked out my back door, I could see that my rhubarb plants were up and growing. Today, unfortunately they are under a layer of snow. That is Spring! Several years ago, an employee ...

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Remember to peel or prepare the rhubarb properly. Avoid consuming rhubarb leaves as they are toxic. Fresh rhubarb may have strings, especially in larger stalks. Simply remove them with a sharp ...