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The Daily Gardener · Jun 1, 2026 · 20m

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Let's talk about rhubarb — one of the spring garden's greatest gifts.

I grew up with a big rhubarb patch right by the back fence.

Those enormous, celery-like stalks just took over that corner of the yard.

My mom would cut them and mix them with strawberries for the most delightful crumble.

She'd dish it up and serve it with Schwan's vanilla ice cream.

I still make it.

Rhubarb is one of those plants that…