"Swan Squash" growing up and over the trelles. Growing the squash on the trelles takes advantage of the vertical demension. If you can't grow out, grow up! Another benefit of growing vertically is that it creates micro-climates under the trelles ideal for plants that like partial shade.

Brocolli growing in the shade of the squash. This prevents bolting and allows for harvest of all summer long. Carrots, beats, and lettuce are also grown here.

Time for dinner. I love fresh pesto.

Pole beans are up August 20th. I hpoe that there is enough summer left to get a harvest. I remade this bed and in the process put asparagus clippings in the bottom of the bed before filling with soil. This resulted in asparagus shoots coming all over in the bed. I may have to dig it out or let it becone an asparagus bed.

Flowers in the summer. I really like the colors in this bed.