I have never grown squash vertically. We just plant about 5’ apart and let them spread in the ground. This year has been a bumper crop for squash! I have no idea how many pounds we have already picked.

My tomatoes were a disaster. I don’t really know what hit them but it may be chemical. I have another spot I am going to be planting in about 3 weeks for a fall crop on tomatoes. We want to put up as much tomatoe juice as we can and so far we have not put up a single ounce of juice.

Blackberries were loaded. We picked about 50# ourselves and gave this much away. It was the first crop and I got the idea from JWalker. I am well pleased with the blackberries. My grapes are also loaded! All varieties are loaded to the gills both red and whites. I hope for a great harvest starting Labor Day.

Bell, Cayenne, and Jalapeño peppers are all doing well they are just now starting to put on a bunch of peppers. I even planted some beets and they have done well also. Cucumbers are about to come in now so we will see how they do. All is good except the tomatoes.

I can't stand a thief.