how to do a simple soil test to see if your soil is alkaline or acidic for the type of plant you want to grow.

Cucumbers like it hot. Lettuce likes it cool and shady. But with a trellis, theyre perfect companions! Use a slanted trellis to grow your cucumbers and youll enjoy loads of straight, unblemished fruit. Plant lettuce, mesclun, or spinach in the shady area beneath to protect it from wilting or bolting. Great idea! Can easily DIY!