Rhubarb

Ruhbarb stock and leaves (Source: Rodale's Organic Life)

Rhubarb is a gift that keeps on giving. A perennial that requires little care (other than watering), we get several harvests during the growing season from a single plant--more than enough for our modest requirements. One thing that we did that seemed to help the plant is that we put an old steel fire-pit ring around it. This seems to be enough to keep the plant warmer during cooler weather and get better growth from it.

Here are some articles about rhubarb that you may find useful:

• General information on planting and harvesting from the Old Farmer's Almanac. 
• General information on planting and harvesting from Rodale's Organic Life.
• "15 Wonderful Ways to Use Rhubarb" from Betty Crocker--recipes.
• "25 Ways to Use Rhubarb." Links to other resources at the Cooking Channel.
• "How to Use Rhubarb" from Tablespoon--buying, prepping it for use, and a few recipes.
• Nutritional information on Rhubarb from Rhubarb Central.