Rhubarb
Rhubarb (Rheum Rhubarbarum) - One of the earliest harbingers of spring…first the Snowdrops and Crocuses, but the Rhubarb starts peeping out of its “nest” before the daffodils and tulips.
March 26, 2026 - Ruby red sprouts swelling up from under the leaf litter.
April 12, 2025
May 28, 2025
May 4, 2026 - The rhubarb “bolted” early this year. I pruned off the flowers as they showed up.
Harvest - May 29, 2023
Rhubarb Pie - July 2, 2022
May 27, 2026 - The current plan is to make…wait for it…Rhubarb Jelly! Yep, that’s right. Pucker up and spread that on your toast.
June 9, 2026 - Well, here it is…Rhubarb Jelly. Beautiful. Next year I’ll try Rhubarb Jam!