rhubarb

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When Rhubarb Flowers

When Rhubarb Flowers

Have you ever seen rhubarb flowers?  They usually show up on established rhubarb in the spring and they are gorgeous. Gorgeous and harmful, unfortunately. We encountered our first rhubarb flowers a few years ago and, not knowing what it was or what to do about it, we turned to one of our favorite books.  According to John Seymour's The Self Sufficient…
June 12, 2014
2014’s First Harvest ::: Rhubarb

2014’s First Harvest ::: Rhubarb

Yesterday afternoon, as a storm rolled in, I attempted to get the last of our transplants into the garden thinking that the rain and forecasted cooler temps over the next couple of days would do them wonders! Apparently, I mis-judged how quickly the storm would come in because I only got so far as to get the Asparagus and the…
May 24, 2014
Harvest Monday

Harvest Monday

Happy Monday, everyone!Looking back on last years June harvests, I'm feeling more than a little behind.  I am , however, trying to keep in mind that weather is a mysterious thing.Last year we had a mild winter and a very warm spring which led to early germination, happy transplants and many early harvests (you can read a little about the…
June 17, 2013
Rhubarb Crisp

Rhubarb Crisp

 Last weekend, after harvesting our first batch of rhubarb for the year, I promptly brought it inside, chopped it up and turned it into a delicious snack/dessert inspired by this recipe!  I'm not sure if it was just the excitement of our first harvest, but this simple crisp was absolutely delicious! We didn't have any fresh berries on hand (our…
May 21, 2013
Harvest Monday

Harvest Monday

Happy Monday, everyone!After what has felt like the longest, driest of spells possible, we are back in the business of harvesting from our small plot!  I am so happy to report that last weekend brought us a nice little bundle of delicious, tart, completely perfect rhubarb that went straight into an equally delicious crisp!While we have been anxiously waiting for…
May 20, 2013
Rhubarb Flowers

Rhubarb Flowers

How many rhubarb flowers can possibly grow on a single plant?  It looks like the record so far is seven.  Have you ever seen so many flowers on one plant before???  Holy cow...Looks like we just might have an over-achiever!xoxo,MEnjoy this space?  Please vote for me by simply clicking here. Thank you!
May 10, 2013