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These days, we're starting to see lots of new green growth in gardens, but there are also some clusters of thick, red, celery ...
Rhubarb plants can be grown in pots for those who don't have space in the soil as long as they get plenty of sunshine and regular watering. Three key tasks need to be done now ...
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 ...
We recommend that you grow rhubarb from one-year-old plants, or crowns ... for larger varieties. After the leaves have died down, spread a new layer of compost around the plant to conserve ...
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 ...
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 ...
In addition to leaving some growth behind, the leaves should be discarded. “Whatever you do, don't eat them!” said Rachel. She added: “Rhubarb leaves are poisonous due to their oxalic acid ...