Episode 19

Rhubarb: A Plant worth risking death to possess

Rhubarb has been a shockingly important plant throughout history.

In this episode, we explore how rhubarbs’ medicinal qualities made it one of the most valuable plants in Europe for hundreds of years, leading to one doctor risking his life to bring some back to his home in Scotland.

Covered in this episode:

  1. The story of Dr. James Mounsey smuggling rhubarb from Russia to Scotland.
  2. The mythical roots of rhubarb.
  3. How to grow rhubarb in your garden.

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A Plant Podcast to Rediscover Your Connection To The Natural World

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Lisa Cutshaw

Hi, I’m Lisa, a landscape architect and erstwhile plant ecologist – nature lover, farmer, hiker, seeker – and if you’re interested in exploring ways to deepen your relationship with nature and explore the many benefits that come with it, you are in the right place.