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Chiogga Beets, Aug.16, 09 CCC
Look at this beautiful beet poking through the ground!  The tops (greens) are still fairly small and very succulent, yet the beets are fully developed.  I'll let some grow for a few more weeks to gain more size.  
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Chiogga Beets Tops, Aug. 16, 09 CCC
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Red Chioggia Beets. Sowed outdoors, May 15, 2009. Still small sprouts. 
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Kale sowed outdoors on May 8, 2009. Finally starting to take off!
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Garlic is still much smaller than down in Boulder.  This garlic was planted last fall and sprouted in very early spring this year well before the last frost.  Early season was dry so I gave it plenty of water.  It is mulched and the last month has been very wet so I haven't supplemented watering.  
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Rhubarb came up again this year.  It is about 1/3 the size of rhubarb growing down in Boulder but it's looking healthy.  This is the 2nd full season for this rhubarb patch.  It sent up a flower this year which I cut off to encourage growth in the edible parts.  

Don't forget, rhubarb leaves are poisonous and should never be eaten.  I have heard they can be concocted into a natural pesticide, but i have not tried this yet.
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Well, it's mid june and my beets and various lettuces are still VERY small.  It has been a cold rainy spring.  They were all sowed outdoors a month ago (May15).  I have heavy wood bark mulch over everything and have cleared small spaces for the sprouts to peak through. This has helped keep the soil moist, even in heavy mountain winds.  

The kale sprouts are slightly larger and seem to be about to take off.  Peas were planted at the same time and are about 3 inches tall now.  Looking very healthy.
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