Tag: perennial plants

What Is Happening to My Rhubarb?

June 13, 2026

I walked past my rhubarb today and immediately noticed something wasn’t right. The leaves have turned a bright purple-red color. Not the whole plant—just parts of the leaves, mostly around the tips and edges on a few leaves. The rest of the plant seems reasonably healthy, which makes the whole thing even more puzzling. Now … More What Is Happening to My Rhubarb?

Planting Out Our Homegrown Strawberries 🍓

May 14, 2025

This weekend felt like a little celebration—I finally planted out the monthly strawberries I grew from seed earlier this year! Watching them grow from tiny specks in the soil (it takes a lot of patience; they grow slowly) to strong little plants has been a gratifying process. These aren’t your usual garden strawberries; they’re monthly … More Planting Out Our Homegrown Strawberries 🍓