[murrie]

I swear that is one of the most beautiful gardens I have seen in I don’t know how long. The canteloupe arrangement is something!! Any problems with this type of set up? Man I have got to try that!! Could you tell me a little about the type of fencing you use for your canteloupes-cause I know they have to be heavy. Thanks-I’m still a beginner!

[JustaDumbBlonde]

Hi murrie, I really appreciate your kind comments about my garden. No, I haven't had any problems whatsoever with this setup. Everything grows like crazy and, for the most part, train themselves on the trellis very well.

I use what my hardware store calls a "cattle panel", and here is a link to the same thing that Tractor Supply refers to as a "feedlot panel". I use 4 pieces of 1/4" rebar to support the trellis, and I've never had one fall over yet. I pound the rebar about 2 ft. into the ground.

I will never grow cukes on the ground again ... I hate the bending over and the trellis takes up so much less room than running them on the ground.