Elaine Scott's Garden Tour

More Great Gardening Tips from Elaine:

-      Carrots and broccoli are covered with remay cloth to prevent insect infection.

-      asparagus should not be picked after the end of June.  Allow the spears to turn to fronds and build roots.

-      when beets need to be thinned, (approx 2” high) you can transplant them.

-      always allow some flowers to be blooming in your garden for the bees.

-      Elaine leaves some blackberries on the property as a food source

-      Ever-bearing strawberries produce bigger berries if you cut off the first set of flowers and the runners.  Replace the plants every 3 years.

-      Fall raspberries need a barrier to prevent the underground runners from taking over the   garden.  They also get pruned right to the ground after each season, unlike summer raspberries.

-      The Fig fruit points downward when it’s ready to be picked.

-      Beans can be planted on a continuous basis until the second week of July

-      Elaine plants her winter vegetables, cabbage, leeks,  mid July.
-      Direct seed beets in mid May
-      Direct seed Swiss Chard in March
-      Plant carrots in early May

-      Garlic scapes can be chopped and kept in the freezer

-      When garlic has 4 leaves that turn brown, it’s time to harvest.