Blasted wind!
It has been very windy around these parts lately. Concerned only for my windbreak, I headed up to the plot to make sure all was intact. What did I see before me, only my precious rhubarb plundered by the invading winds. Young rhubarb torn and broken, older stalks bent into unnatural forms. Proud leaves bruised and wilting under the onslaught.
Without the proper resources and with only my phone to ducument it, I tried my best to erect a temporary defensive wall against the attacker. I must wait till the weekend for the fight-back to begin.
On the upside, now that I have some ‘forced’ rhubarb picked, I can make a Rhubarb and Strawberry Crumble. A fitting end for my brave, crimson soldiers!
Battlements.
The spoils of war.
100 Square Metres 
Poor Rhubarb! Haven’t been to my own plot all week, terrified what state my rhubarb will be in after this crazy weather, good idea using the pallets as a windbreak, might do something similar.
It was awful to see them in such a state. They have been such good providers over the years and will not be thanking me for moving them to the side of a windy hill!
Now that sounds good, the crumble I mean, not the wind. I have some of last year’s strawbs in the freezer, think they’ll be coming out for a crumble.
It’s great that you can pick your own strawberries from the freezer… sadly mine came from the supermarket!
Brilliant post! Laughed out loud : ) Looking like a good crop even with the wind.
If my rhubarb bounces back I will laugh my head off!
Our allotment site is very windy. In the first year after opening lots of people lost runner beans, tomatoes and all sorts. So we had a working party and planted a hedge of 800 native hedging whips from our local council. It is slowly getting better!
I love the ‘working party’, it’s like a secret society that comes to the aid of troubled gardeners. I wonder do they travel?
Aw, thrashed by the wind, what a pity. But, at least you get to eat it!
That’s true, Lisa… I plan to eat it tonight… TAKE THAT, WIND!
I loved your metaphor!! Now the battle begins in ernest in your Stadium Kitchen.. but I know you will be the victor with your spoils… xo Smidge ps.. I am now as green as those leaves with envy.. I’ve been dismally trudging the aisles in search of the first rhubarb stalks to go on sale, to no avail!!
Stadium Kitchen… I WISH!
Sorry you can’t find any rhubarb. I would send you some but it would cost a bomb! 🙂
Val. thanks for stopping by. I must admit, my only experience with rhubarb was a strawberry/rhubard pie — years ago. But I love the color of the stalks — I wonder how it would look in a flower bed. . . Best of luck with the wind break.
Hi Kevin, this pic should answer your question! http://www.flickr.com/photos/30014417@N04/4617848124/sizes/o/in/photostream/
It is not advisable to let the rhubarb flower if you want to harvest the stalks.
Well brilliant phone to take such great pix. Can I add you to my blog list?
Of course you can Julia, and I’ll add you to mine, if that‘s ok?
How brutal. That is a vicious war you are fighting. I do hope the strawberry and rhubarb crumble gives you the strength to keep up the fight. Happy Easter!
I will prevail! I hope you had a good Easter and thanks for dropping by!
Oh dear, not nice to find your pride and joy all battered like that. I planted a young crown at my allotment, ‘something’ squashed it within 24 hours! Still, it’s looking OK and I’m sure it will be fine. I’m sure you enjoyed the crumble. Yummers!
My P&J is looking OK now. I wonder what could be roaming around the English countryside, squashing young rhubarb crowns?
Awesome title, Val!
Sorry about Mother Nature’s wrath…
Thanks, Hook! I hope I have not displeased her in any way!