Why I Love the Rhubarb Gardening App

Dec 12

Look, I just have to share with you guys my new fave app - Rhubarb. It's really literally changed the way I plan, care for my garden, and I'm not even kidding.

I've tried tons of apps and tools before, but nothing stuck until Rhubarb came along. It feels like they actually made it by gardeners, for gardeners.

Your Garden Buddy in Your Pocket

Ruby, the AI assistant, is basically a garden buddy in your pocket. She knows all about your garden, climate, and goals, and can give you super specific advice when you're out there wondering stuff like "Is this tomato leaf supposed to be like that?"

I just take a pic or ask Ruby, and boom, answers. But it's so nice to have someone to talk to who gets what I'm going through.

Some of things I love about Ruby include:

She can identify plants and provide care instructions based on their specific needs
She can give me advice on when to plant certain crops in my area
She can even suggest companion planting ideas to help keep pests away.
As you update your garden notes and activities, she, learns more about what’s happening in your area.
Over time, she has insights on hyper-local microclimates, hill to hill, block to block.
You can track pest trends and alert you when patterns emerge. This's where Rhubarb really gets clever: it's not just a tool for managing my garden, but a way to contribute to a larger understanding of what makes gardens thrive in different areas.
And here’s the best part, Rhubarb has a feature called Dirty Talk: You can Ask MattTheGardenGuy, it’s basically like having me in your pocket 24/7 too - cheering you on, answering questions, and helping you Keep Growing every step of the way. 🌿💚 Once you connect with me on Rhubarb you can access Dirty Talk and even get my help right in your garden. For help finding me and setting this up, follow this https://joinrhubarb.com/tutorials and watch the videos with the Apple & the Artichoke. Staying On Track Without the Overwhelm

How Rhubarb Helps Me Stay Organized

It keeps me on track without feeling overwhelmed, because let's be real, sometimes life gets crazy and I forget when to water or fertilize certain plants.

Rhubarb just gives me gentle reminders when I need them. Here are some ways Rhubarb helps me stay organized:

It sends me weekly watering schedules based on my specific climate and soil type
It reminds me when to prune certain plants, so I don't forget
It even tracks my harvests for me, so I can see what's producing well

Staying Connected with Gardening Community

Sharing your garden with others is also super easy. Rhubarb allows you to share photos of your garden, connect with other gardeners in your area, and even join online groups for support.

I love that I can share my progress with friends and family, or get advice from experienced gardeners who know what they're doing.

Made by People Who Get It

I love that Rhubarb was made by people who actually get it - the story behind it's really relatable, and you can tell they put their heart into making this app.

The founders of Rhubarb are passionate gardeners themselves, and they've created an app that reflects that passion.

They're not trying to sell me something; they're just trying to help people like me grow amazing gardens.