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. After planting rhubarb, it's usually best to wait 2 years (growing seasons) before harvesting any stalks. The two-year establishment period allows the plants to become strong and productive. Rhubarb can be harvested over a 4-week period in the third year. In the fourth and succeeding years, stalks can be harvested for 8 to 10 weeks.