"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 ...

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.

Some common vegetables can become harmful if eaten raw or prepared incorrectly. Green potatoes, raw kidney beans, wild ...

There are plenty of reasons to get excited for spring. We can enjoy an extra hour of sunlight, pack away our puffer coats, and spend quality time outside without turning into an icicle. But, arguably, ...

Many common vegetables can pose health risks if not prepared correctly. Potatoes with green patches, raw kidney beans, and ...

Q: I’m seeing posts on Facebook about the danger of frost on rhubarb and how it can cause the rhubarb to have a dangerous toxin for consumption. Do you have any information regarding this? — Bill ...

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 ...

Q: I have some rhubarb plants with leaves that are turning brown and have holes in them. (e-mail reference) A: It sounds like the rhubarb is being kept too wet or the plants are in a poor drainage ...

Years ago, when my now-grown daughter Justine was a toddler, we visited a U-pick farm where she plucked plump, ripe strawberries from a field of sprawling plants. Some made it into the basket on that ...

Rhubarb can be a curious thing. While many are ostensibly aware of it, this peculiar produce is certainly neither the most common nor the most popular ingredient. Looking a bit like celery’s crimson ...