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!" It's one of those foods, like bananas or kumquats, that has an inherently funny name. It sounds like it would be a mild slur in the Land of Oz. And just look at those bright reddish-pink ...

Gardening columnist Don Kinzler answers questions about the cause of brown spots on rhubarb leaves, the rust-colored dust covering some lawns, and what might be eating the tops of a reader's carrots.

Forget Punxsutawney Phil and the first bloom of flowers; the real indicator of spring is the influx of seasonal produce. The second daylight savings time starts, we’re putting peas, asparagus, and ...

Q: I have some rhubarb plants with leaves that are turning brown and have holes in them. (e-mail reference) A: It sounds like the rhubarb is being kept too wet or the plants are in a poor drainage ...

With the advent of spring, gardens are once again bursting with life as flowers, fruits, and vegetable plants bloom anew. If you have a rhubarb plant in your garden, it's likely ready for harvesting, ...

Nancy Martin writes: I've got some beautiful, healthy rhubarb plants growing alongside various other perennials in a raised bed in my garden. My question is this: I know that the leaves are toxic and ...

It was so tempting to start cleaning off the few garden areas missed last fall. Sadly, wet soil kept me out. Garden boots next to snow boots, just that time of year! One of the early joys of spring is ...

Rhubarb is the gift that keeps on giving in the garden. Once established, this perennial vegetable can produce for ten years or more, producing large stalks with a tart and tangy flavor that is ...

Rhubarb becomes the star plant in my vegetable garden when I can add it to summer fruit pies. There is a progression, beginning with strawberry rhubarb pie, followed by raspberry rhubarb, culminating ...

Q: Is it possible to grow rhubarb in Southern California? A: Most of the rhubarb that is grown commercially in the United States comes from Washington, Oregon, and Michigan – states with considerably ...

A visit to Pauline Bondy's home leaves no doubt as to why she's called the Rhubarb Lady. Jars of rosy, red rhubarb jam are stacked on the counter, a rhubarb leaf centerpiece sits on the dining room ...