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 ...

What is the best method for harvesting rhubarb? I have always snapped the stalk off near the base of the plant, but recently a friend suggested cutting off the stalk since that would be easier. So now ...

Dear Master Gardener: Can you tell me if mowing off my rhubarb will kill or hurt it. My lawn boys mowed off my rhubarb. What should I do? Answer: As long as you still have some root in the ground it ...

Rhubarb shoots popping through the ground is one of the first signs of spring. Rhubarb varieties with deep red stems are the most popular, but green varieties are more productive. Color and sweetness ...

Make compote, chutney or sauces to serve with roasted meats, on a cheeseboard and more. Of all the engaging scents of spring — delicate citrus flowers, strawberries warmed by the sun, wisteria — ...

Q: I’ve had the geranium in the photo since 2008. It grows outside in the summer, and I bring it in to a south bay window over winter. In the fall I cut it down to 3 or 4 inches, which I usually do, ...

Yesterday when I looked out my back door, I could see that my rhubarb plants were up and growing. Today, unfortunately they are under a layer of snow. That is Spring! Several years ago, an employee ...