Q: It is mid-April here in Michigan. When should I fertilize the asparagus and rhubarb? Is it too early to transplant rhubarb? When is the ideal time to transplant rhubarb? Should I mulch the ...

FARGO — A young homeowner was lamenting to the experienced gardener next door that her rhubarb wasn’t producing large, tasty stalks. “Have you tried manure on your rhubarb?” asked the old gardener.

Rhubarb, legally a fruit but botanically a vegetable, thrives in sunny locations with fertile, well-drained soil. Planting rhubarb crowns is recommended over seeds, and fertilizing established plants ...

You’ve decided what you want to grow. You know when to put your plants and seeds in the ground. Now what? Well, now it’s time to think about fertilizing those plants throughout the growing season.

How has your rhubarb been growing this year? The early and heavy rains we had in May seemed to produce a heavy crop of rhubarb. I don’t think I’ve ever had rhubarb produce seed as early or as ...

One of my favorite memories of this time of year is visiting my grandma in Amherstberg, Ontario. Grandma would drive around to the local roadside stands and pick up the freshest and sweetest ...

One of the first edibles to make a spring appearance in my garden is rhubarb. Growing up, its arrival timed well with my father’s birthday and provided his favorite dessert of a rhubarb pie topped ...

Asparagus and rhubarb are two of the few perennial vegetables that grow well in Kansas. Although each may offer lower maintenance in the years after planting, good garden bed planning and preparation ...

Question: My lilac bushes have fewer blossoms this year. What should I be doing to improve the health of my plants? Advanced Master Gardener Barb Rothhaar says: There are several reasons that a lilac ...

Q: Would a late summer fertilizer application harm a brown, dormant lawn? A: Fertilizing a dormant lawn will not harm it. However, the turfgrass may not receive the full benefit of the fertilizer ...

Some of its varieties include the victoria and the suttons, which have large green stalks. The ruby, valentine and Canada red are popular for their pink and red color and tender stalks. You can buy ...

Asparagus and rhubarb are two of the most popular perennial vegetables in Kansas. Although each may offer lower maintenance in the years after planting, good garden bed planning and preparation are ...