DIY vegetable teepees

From the garden

What do cucumbers, winter squash, and melons have in common? Yes, both are members of the Cucurbitaceae family; yes, both are warm season vegetables; and yes - both have a vining growth habit. Left to sprawl on the ground, one plant can take up to 10 feet of growing space.

One solution to make the most of garden space is to train vining plants to an upright support. Training vegetabl…