Garden Trellis

This adjustable garden trellis for cucumber/pea/bean vines is a quick project for the vegetable garden. The trellis gets the vines off the ground and is more productive in less space. No giant rotting cucumbers to find three weeks after the rest have matured. It is made from small lumber and twine. Paint is optional but gives a nice pop of color. Just in time for the rapid growth of summer!

Watch Build Here:

Tools:

• Table Saw
• Drill/Bits
• Tape measure

Materials:

• 2x2x8’ (x2)
• 1x2x8’ (x3)
• Bolt - 1/4" x 3.5" (x2)
• Nut/Washer - 1/4" (x2)
• Nails or Screws
• Stain or Paint (optional)
• String

Cut 2x2s in half (4 four foot sections). Drill holes as shown.

Cut 1x2s into three 32" sections.

I clamped the 8 slats together and ran the group across the table saw to even out the edges. The string slots were made by lowering the blade to 1/8" above the table.

I found it easier to paint the pieces before assembly.

Build as shown with nails or screws.

Attach the legs together with 1/4" bolts and wing nuts.

The vertical string fits in the slots. I added diagonal cross string for additional support.

Ready for the cucumbers - later this summer!