We put up a tomato fence, and plan to put up a second one so we can rotate them with cucumbers (or?).  We just plant the tomatoes a little bit in front of the wire fence and used string to t... more »

We put up a tomato fence, and plan to put up a second one so we can rotate them with cucumbers (or?).  We just plant the tomatoes a little bit in front of the wire fence and used string to tie the plants to the fence.  We also have a "guide wire above the fence and we bring a string down and wrap it around the main stalk of each tomato plant for support.  I like it better than cages.  Last year I think we over crowded it, so I will space more this year.  I have a picture of it on my site in the picture carousel... I will move it up front so you can look at it. (less)

I use some tall, heavy duty cages (spending the extra money on the larger, heavy duty ones is worth every penny), but I also reinforce the cages with several tall stakes to make sure they won't topple over... more »

I use some tall, heavy duty cages (spending the extra money on the larger, heavy duty ones is worth every penny), but I also reinforce the cages with several tall stakes to make sure they won't topple over in the wind and rain - and to stake the tomatoes to when they get to be taller than the cages.     (less)

Great idea! They will love it.  We do this too.. It's hard getting them to come in in the evening. We plant little mazes using rows all around the garden, and even a pole bean fort with a place to dig... more »

Great idea! They will love it.  We do this too.. It's hard getting them to come in in the evening. We plant little mazes using rows all around the garden, and even a pole bean fort with a place to dig in the middle.. This weeks project is stringing together bells & ribbons for the fruit trees.  Good luck! (less)

I find that carrots and peppers just take their time and come up when ready.  I planted carrots every couple weeks last year and they all came up together, so this year I am waiting till i see the gre... more »

I find that carrots and peppers just take their time and come up when ready.  I planted carrots every couple weeks last year and they all came up together, so this year I am waiting till i see the green, then maybe my harvest will be staggered.  Last year the animals got alot of carrots! (less)