by Ed Powers I live in the Evergreen/Conifer area at about 7600 ft.I have lived on several areas of the Midwest and West and gardened in all of them. But I find this area to be the most challenging and fulfilling.I have learned that you should buy plants that grow fast and bloom or fruit in a short period of time.Also, do not put them out too early and make sure they are hardened off when planting them.I have always had to do this but it is more critical at our elevation.Also, it is not a good idea to plant before June 1 unless you are planting cool season crops, such as root crops or some types of lettuce, cabbages, or spinach.
So, after 6 years of gardening here, reading and experimental planting this what I have come up with: ··I clean my 2 raised gardens in late fall or very early spring. · - I bring in some tomato plants when the season is over with and grow them inside.
·I plant beet, rutabaga, turnips and carrots in mid-March.
·I plant the other seeds I want to put in my garden
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