perennial vegetables

My neighbour always lifts and splits his perpetual leek clump at the end of August and it’s not to get free plants

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My neighbour always lifts and splits his perpetual leek clump at the end of August and it's not to get free plants

Every August, gardeners across cold climates perform the same mysterious ritual: ripping their perpetual leek clumps apart with bare hands and replanting the pieces. It looks wasteful and violent, but it’s actually the only way to prevent your leeks from strangling themselves into uselessness underground.

Why Your Rhubarb Is Dying: The Knife vs. Pull Harvesting Method That Changes Everything

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Why Your Rhubarb Is Dying: The Knife vs. Pull Harvesting Method That Changes Everything

Most gardeners unknowingly destroy their rhubarb crowns by cutting stalks with a knife, leaving rotting stubs that invite disease. The solution is surprisingly simple: twist and pull instead. This single habit change can transform a declining patch into one that produces thick, healthy stalks for 30+ years.