Historical Examples. 1  But anything will do, except a grocery or a hardware store and places like that. 2  hardware was too high in price, and was no longer needed for clothing. 3  In 1850, he left the trade in dry goods and took up that in hardware.  4 We're in back of Williamson's hardware place, replied Ned.
April through June: Although you can find rhubarb from as early as mid-spring and throughout the summer, prime season runs from April to June. Store unwashed, in the refrigerator: Store rhubarb unwashed, in the refrigerator, for up to one week.
How to grow rhubarb. The best time to plant rhubarb crowns is from November to December when they are dormant, but you can wait until spring. Rhubarb grows best in a sunny spot with rich, moist soil that doesnât waterlog. Give it at least one metre to spread, and dig in plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost.Plant the crown with the top bud just below the surface.hubarb grows best in a sunny spot with rich, moist soil that doesnât waterlog. Give it at least one metre to spread, and dig in plenty of well-rotted manure or garden compost. Plant the crown with the top bud just below the surface.