The Rhubarb Lady

by Lana
(Nirranda, Victoria, Australia)

I'm known as the "rhubarb lady" and I love rhubarb.

Last September, I started making and selling rhubarb preserves. Wow...I had no idea that they would sell so well. I now have 250 rhubarb plants growing to try and keep up with the demand for product.


My business is called Lana's Garden.

I wish we had a Rhubarb Festival in Australia, but as yet I have not found one. If anyone knows of one, let me know.

Elizabeth's reply

With your preserves selling so well, no wonder you are referred to as the Rhubarb Lady.

I don't know of any festivals where you are either. Maybe there are growers in addition to yourself in your community who might be interested in starting an annual tradition?

With the demand for your rhubarb preserves and considering all of the things that can be made from rhubarb, it could turn out to be quite a successful yearly event.

Other Comments Submitted

I emailed you (Lana's Garden) and saw you at the Civic Green. I would like to get some more raspberry jam and coulis. Pronto does not stock those items. Thanks Lana. [email protected]

For Lana's Garden -
We love your rhubarb relish (just discovered it in Camperdown and the jar is already finished) and am wondering if there are any shops in Melbourne that stock it - especially ones in the inner Northern suburbs close to the city. Cheers, Joy Whitton
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