Old-school pea trellis
The peas that I planted in the Fiddlehead beds are starting to grow – those that the deer don’t eat, that is. They’re starting to send out tendrils seeking upward support.
So I took some of the Summersweet branches that I’d piled up neatly back when I did my afternoon of land-clearing, trimmed them up, and planted a little forest.
This is a very old-fashioned method of pea trellising. I think it’s pretty whimsical-looking. I wonder what the neighbors think.
If I’m lucky the tall branches will even help reduce the deers’ snacking.
October 17th, 2010 at 2:17 pm
After that reaction to fresh eggs, why do you care what the neighbors think?!?! 😆
October 19th, 2010 at 12:10 am
Oooh that’s a brilliant idea. I want to try peas again, my last batch couldn’t take the heat.