5 Winter Mulching Tips for Cold Zone Perennial Crops
There's not a lot going on in the garden in the middle of winter. Most of the plants are gone; the carrots have all been pulled up and stored; the …
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12 New Year’s Resolutions for Gardeners to Achieve a Bountiful Growing Season
The idea of making a New Year's resolution is enticing. Of course, we all know it's just another day, but it also feels like a chance to reset and rethink …
7 Perennial Vegetables You Can Plant and Harvest Forever
The first time I planted an herb garden and saw my chives, sage, and thyme grow back in the second year, I jumped to wondering what other kinds of herbs …
10 Deer-Resistant Vegetables and Herbs
When I think of deer-resistant vegetables, it’s usually a cartoon that comes to mind. I can picture little veggies with shields and swords trying to ward off a herd of …
Dividing Rhubarb: Splitting, Transplanting, and Methods for Moving
Rhubarb takes almost no effort to grow, and this perennial plant will give you tart, tender stalks for years. There’s just one thing you need to know about first: dividing …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Rhubarb
Tending your rhubarb plants or cooking with rhubarb means having the right tools to do the job in both the garden and the kitchen. …
Dealing with Rhubarb Pests
Pests on your rhubarb, left unchecked, can damage and destroy your developing plants. Keeping a close watch on your plants during regular daily inspections will help you spot any pests …
Dealing with Rhubarb Diseases
Thankfully, rhubarb is one of those plants that is not especially prone to disease. While there are a few diseases that might plague your rhubarb plants, you should be able …
Forcing Rhubarb
Rhubarb is traditionally a cool-weather crop, mostly harvested in the spring and sometimes in the fall, depending on the zone in which you live. …
Dividing Rhubarb
Each year, as your rhubarb plants grow, they’ll produce the next year’s buds at the outer edges of the crown. …
