"Rhubarb!" It's one of those foods, like bananas or kumquats, that has an inherently funny name. It sounds like it would be a mild slur in the Land of Oz. And just look at those bright reddish-pink ...

Forget Punxsutawney Phil and the first bloom of flowers; the real indicator of spring is the influx of seasonal produce. The second daylight savings time starts, we’re putting peas, asparagus, and ...

There are plenty of reasons to get excited for spring. We can enjoy an extra hour of sunlight, pack away our puffer coats, ...

Gardening columnist Don Kinzler answers questions about the cause of brown spots on rhubarb leaves, the rust-colored dust covering some lawns, and what might be eating the tops of a reader's carrots.

WE all know fruit and vegetables are good for us – but did you know that many of the foods you eat every day contain potentially-deadly poisons? From cyanide-laden apple seeds to wrongly-prepared ...

VEGETABLES are an essential component of any healthy, balanced diet but some can present hidden health risks when eating the wrong way. One popular vegetable can even prove poisonous when eaten the ...

Q. My rhubarb plants have spots all over their leaves. What are they and should I be concerned? A.Rhubarb is a resilient plant, but it can develop two fungal leaf spots. Although the infections aren’t ...

After years of weekly articles, I often look to my customers for inspiration. This week, I discussed rhubarb with two of my customer friends, hence the inspiration for today's topic. Both women ...

MANCHESTER - Rhubarb is a precious commodity in Manchester this time of year. With the third annual Rhubarb Fest just a few days away, everyone is gathering their stalks to make the pies, rolls, ...

Rhubarb is truly a spring staple, but it also comes with a pretty significant warning label. You’ve likely heard warnings about rhubarb being toxic, but people eat it all the time, so what exactly is ...