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.
A giant rhubarb plant, growing vigorous in its patch of garden, can be a strong competitor against weeds, and weeds are therefore unlikely to be a problem. During the first year or two, while the plant is establishing itself, keep weeds controlled by hoeing or hand-pulling.