We did not have a great lettuce year this year. Despite frequent watering and good soil, lettuce sprouted and then took forever to grow. So, here is what we are doing for next year:
This picture and FB post were from Dave Lockyer who lives in Sooke.
“Ok, it’s getting ridiculous, putting the lattice in place to keep the cats out has turned into a huge benefit. The lattice shades the lettuce roots, keeps the moisture in and creates a frame for the delicate plants. We must have reaped 3 times the lettuce and no end in sight! Just thought some of you oreganos should know.”
If I was a little more facebooky I would have just forwarded it through that medium. But I lose track of FB posts and ideas that I want to keep.
Big thanks to Kathy for sending this and big thanks to Dave for giving me permission to post this!!!
kalegrower 
Very neat idea! Keep us posted (pun intended) on how that works out for you next year!
Brilliant! I may have to adopt that but I don’t have cats…4 terriers of varying pedigrees see to that!
Let me know if you try it Pat!