I’ve cut back on a few things this year, no popcorn, no melons. Only 3 pumpkin plants. Only 12 tomato plants. I’m going to try my tomatoes scattered in different locations in the garden rather than all in one patch hoping this will reduce fungi problems I’ve had the last few years.

In the center of my plan is a new feature currently under construction, a new garden arbor. I’m planning to grow squash up one side and flowers up the other. It is a good solid wood arbor that can hold the weight of butternut, which are always very productive in this plot.