Alright y’all — I’ve gotta put you onto something that’s been genuinely helping me stay on top of my garden life: the Rhubarb Gardening App.
I’m not saying an app is gonna magically pull weeds for you (trust me, I wish 😂), but if you’ve ever been out in the yard thinking, “Wait… did I fertilize this bed already?” or “Why does this leaf look mad at me?” — this is the kind of tool that can keep you sane.
Why Rhubarb clicked for me
I’ve tried a bunch of garden apps over the years, and most of them either feel too complicated or too basic. Rhubarb hits that sweet spot where it’s actually useful without making you feel like you’re doing homework.
I can log what I’m planting, jot quick notes while I’m out there, and come back later without my brain doing that “wait… what did I do last week?” thing.
Ruby (the AI garden buddy)
The real fun part is Ruby — the AI assistant inside the app. Think of Ruby like your gardening friend who’s always down to troubleshoot, brainstorm, and remind you of the basics… without judging your questionable late-season decisions. 😅
- Quick answers when you’re staring at a plant like “what is happening right now?”
- Planting guidance that actually helps you plan based on your situation
- Companion planting ideas when you’re trying to make the most of a bed
- Smarter over time as you add notes and track what’s going on in your garden
I’m a hands-in-the-dirt guy first, but I’ll admit — having a solid “second brain” for garden questions is super nice.
Staying organized (without feeling overwhelmed)
This is the big one. Gardening is supposed to be peaceful… until you’re juggling watering, feeding, pruning, pest problems, AND trying to remember what variety you planted where.
Rhubarb helps me keep all that in one place so I’m not hunting through random notes, screenshots, and “I swear I’ll remember” moments (because no, I won’t remember).
The community part
Another thing I like is the community vibe — being able to connect with other gardeners, share progress, and just feel like you’re not the only one out there battling aphids and surprise weather swings.
Watch the videos
If you want to see more of what I’m talking about (and how I actually use stuff like this in real life), here are the videos:
Final Thoughts
If you’re the type of gardener who loves growing food/flowers but sometimes needs help staying organized (or just wants quick answers without going down a 47-tab internet rabbit hole), I honestly think Rhubarb is worth a try.
It’s not replacing real experience — it’s just making it easier to keep track of what you’re doing, learn faster, and spend more time enjoying the garden instead of feeling behind.
