Punishment was not dealt out for taking a few sticks, it was about not having manners and asking the neighbour first.... Too many of the youth today are loud and couth never taught by parents.
Plant does better in cooler climate, our humidity and heat does not offer ideal growing conditions. Still able to buy when in season and brought to the coast although many do not recognize it. Our main veggie planting starts next month.
Happy Saturday, you have made me think to seek out some rhubarb pie now....