Rhubarb Update

I've never grown rhubarb before but I'm assuming this is the beginnings of a flower stalk. It caught me a bit off guard as I wasn't expecting one to form so early in the season. I decided to cut it off so that the plant can put all of its energy into producing stems and leaves. I have my doubts as to whether we'll be able to harvest any rhubarb this year. Time will tell I guess.

I'm heading to southern Florida tomorrow for work - just in time as we're expecting rain for the rest of the week. It'll be nice to soak up some serious heat. Hopefully things will clear up by the time I get back this weekend. I've written a few updates and have set them up automatically post while I'm away. See you all in a few days!

The Rain Soaked Garden

I really need to get a rain gauge for the garden. Keeping track of how much water our veggies get is not something I'm very good at. Our summer last year was incredibly dry and I'm sure our crops would have done much better if I had watered more often and consistently. On the other hand, I'm hoping that mother nature doesn't overdo it this year with the rain like she did in 2009.

That being said, I love to walk around the garden right after a storm and seeing everything covered in raindrops. Sometimes a fog rolls through and casts a faint glow over everything. It also makes some interesting photography.


I'm growing this speckled romaine lettuce for the first time. Hopefully it tastes as wonderful as it looks.


The hyacinths are in bloom right now. They smell incredible and are among my favorite spring flowers.


The claytonia is lasting longer than I'd expected. They seem to be thriving under the cooler than normal conditions.


Finally, my lone rhubarb plant is doing well. I'd planted the rather pathetic-looking crown last spring and am hoping to harvest a few stems this year. The first ones to emerge seem fat enough but aren't long at all. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this will change as the plant grows. Otherwise, we'll have to wait another year.