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What are Those Spots on the Rhubarb Leaves?

Rhubarb is typically one of those plants that you put in the ground and simply harvest. But even this tenacious perennial has its moments. If your rhubarb suddenly has spots on it, or isn’t thriving, there are a couple of reasons why this might be happening.  Growing Rhubarb Above Ground Two issues that cause spots ...

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Growing Rhubarb Above Ground

I am growing rhubarb above ground in my small rural landscape this year. I am hoping that this new-to-me growing method will result in a more robust plant—one that I can actually harvest rhubarb from—in midsummer. Last year was the first year I had grown rhubarb in my small backyard garden at my country home. ...

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Rhubarb KangaRhu

A new rhubarb called KangaRhu is a recipient of a 2020 Green Thumb Award given out by the Direct Gardening Association. The awards are chosen by garden writers who judge garden plants and products on uniqueness, technological innovation, ability to solve a garden problem and their appeal to gardeners. It makes me happy to see ...

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