It's funny, I'm in Northern California and I'm not getting anything like the growth you have. Admittedly, my yard is small and not very sunny (damn the owner for putting in two trees which have now outgrown all the houses. I wish I could just pull them out!), and it's been rainier here than usual (it's raining NOW and the forecast is for it to rain for the next full week. It's June. Where's my summer, dammit? I miss the sun.), but we have two tomato plants and they're growing, but not like crazy.

Geordie and I would be delighted, if we were closer, to help you dispose of those tomatoes. He'd avoid the cukes, but I'll eat them. *grin* Or help you pickle them. Pickle the tomatoes, as well!

This isn't a great photo (I just took two quick pictures with my phone and chopped them together), but if you have anyone handy in your family, they might be able to make something like it. Geordie would be happy to share how he made it. Tomato Cage

Stasia