Southern Spirit Hunters
Gardening => Vegetables and Fruit => Topic started by: Patty S on Jun 09, 2007, 10:49:36 PM
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When we left Montana, I brought my Rhubarb with me. It was a start from my Mother-in-law's plant in 1977, & always got really big. I put it in the ground here while we were unloading the U-Haul, & that spot became my Nigella bed later on. It was never very happy there for some reason, & never even grew to be a foot tall, so I moved it to the deer barrier last fall, where it perked right up before winter set in! (https://www.southernspirithunters.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi75.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi309%2Fgottahavegraphics%2Fdunno.gif&hash=fada6fbbb597e2a7be6ebe17db70f788244b4f78)
This pic was taken just last week, when BG brought her buddy (Summer) here after school for a play date. I was totally happy with the way the Rhubarb was doing at that time.
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(Notice the Nigella & California Poppies that came with it when I moved it. I thought that looked pretty cool.)
Today the Rhubarb seems twice as big as it was last week!
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I don't know where else I could have put it, cuz I don't really like having perennial plants in the veggie garden. Although rhubarb is deer proof too, I didn't plan on having another plant this large there, as the Devil's Claw gets about this big & we have several of them in that bed this year. Sure looks happy though, eh? :applause:
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You mean people actually eat that stuff?
Bonnie
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I never liked the stuff either.. :razberry: :razberry: Never.. :razberry: :razberry:
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I don't make Rhubarb pie cuz nobody here would eat it. (And besides, I don't cook!) I like 2 yank up a stalk & eat it raw... mainly cuz when I do that in front of Keith, it makes him pucker & quiver!
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I have always thought that rhubarb was purple in color and looked like celery. Oh, well! Don't know if I would want a pie made out of it if it is sour... :shock:
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(Here I go, splaining something to Dianna again tonight!) :rolleyes1:
Sorry Dianna, my earlier pics only showed the Rhubarb leaves. You see, those leaves are held up by stalks, & yes, you are right... they are sortof purplish in color & they have "strings", similar to those on celery stalks. (once the juice is gone, it makes for a mighty long lasting "chaw", if you've run outta gum!) (https://www.southernspirithunters.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi75.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi309%2Fgottahavegraphics%2Fgrinnnn.gif&hash=8053e265bbbdfaa9027c8bf23e21fe4a5d794a81)
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You may go to the head of the class, m'dear! (https://www.southernspirithunters.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi75.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi309%2Fgottahavegraphics%2Fgrinnnn.gif&hash=8053e265bbbdfaa9027c8bf23e21fe4a5d794a81)
For now.
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I like being at the head of the class, even if I have to ask dumb questions! I was right. Remember? I was just ignorant (not knowing) about rhubarb...
I don't feel like a dummy because the only dumb questions are the ones that aren't asked... :D
(once the juice is gone, it makes for a mighty long lasting "chaw", if you've run outta gum!)
Chewing gum always got me sent to the office. Don't make me go to the Admin's office! :smack:
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Naw, I'd never send you to his -> (https://www.southernspirithunters.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi12.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fa201%2FPattySpencer%2FTHE_look.gif&hash=b35510f301d416e0d3ccd77efe9cfc41c234699c) office... especially for chewing! In fact, I always thought it was a stupid rule! (I'm an addict when it comes to gum chewing, myself, & have a hard time concentrating without it!) :Wacko:
Kids always love it when I substitute in their classrooms, cuz they all know my rule... "Chew gum all you want, but you must deposit it in the waste basket when you leave this room... if I catch one person blowing bubbles or having their gum out of their mouth in any fashion, everyone loses the privilage!" I've never had a single problem!
I think you're right about the "dumb" question, by the way. (https://www.southernspirithunters.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi75.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi309%2Fgottahavegraphics%2FThumbUp.gif&hash=2798ff990d776508bcad79304cd581667242df5b) Sometimes I think up smart aleck dumb answers, but I usually decide not to post them & say, "I don't know, but maybe somebody else does", instead! (That way, I'm safe, & I don't have to go to the "office"! I just hope we don't get in twubble for hijacking my topic! ) (https://www.southernspirithunters.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi75.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi309%2Fgottahavegraphics%2FSmileyNailbiting.gif&hash=a81916c179bdb649c7a84ed80bdaadf1812e4314)
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I had a rhubarb that I grew just for looks. He got HUGE every year. I forgot him at the last house, though...
I think I'll have to get another!
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Thanx for getting us back on track here, Sarah. (https://www.southernspirithunters.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi75.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fi309%2Fgottahavegraphics%2Fwink5.gif&hash=b48acf3089a3f78dfd7173f0ecf931dbb780f8ab)
Hey, I'd be happy to share some of my Rhubrab with you... can that be divided at any time, or is there a certain time of year that is best?