A reader recently asked what the brown spots are on their rhubarb. Leaf spots are commonly found on rhubarb plants. This is more of an aesthetic problem and won't severely damage the plant. Rhubarb is ...

Rhubarb leaf stepping stones can be made with simple materials and a little bit of practice. I wanted to try using rhubarb leaves as a way to imprint concrete stepping stones — so I did! All I needed ...

Every April, millions of home gardeners harvest fistfuls of bright rhubarb stalks, lop off the enormous leaves, and toss them straight into the trash or compost without a second thought. That is a ...

Gardeners harvesting rhubarb in spring need to be wary before eating it.

Q. My rhubarb plants have spots all over their leaves. What are they and should I be concerned? A.Rhubarb is a resilient plant, but it can develop two fungal leaf spots. Although the infections aren’t ...

As rhubarb season opens across the UK, gardeners are being warned that those giant leaves hide more than just flavour. From family puddings to inquisitive pets, one part of the plant could turn a ...

Question: My rhubarb plants have spots all over their leaves. What are they and should I be concerned? Answer: Rhubarb is a resilient plant, but it can develop two fungal leaf spots. Although the ...

Lightly cover the underside of the leaf with petroleum jelly or cooking oil. If your leaf has any holes in it, patch them up using torn-off pieces from another leaf. Make a dome-shaped pile of sand.

Of all the seasonal fruits and vegetables that make their way into our kitchens, rhubarb just might be one of the most special. A springtime vegetable known for its bright pink color and its sour ...