ideas for new crops?

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Everyone,
 
I'm afraid my garden has been a struggle this year.  I was forced to pull out a tomato plant and some dead cucumbers. (again!)  Also, lost a hot pepper plant.  Does anyone have any ideas for replacements that produce fast and can tolerate heat.  I have two squares I can use vining plants in.  Maybe some of those purple beans mentioned by everyone? (since I've lost most of my bush beans also.) I live in Montana (the "banana belt", meaning not the coldest part of the state) so my growing season is flying by.  I'm having a little luck with shade screens and spinach and lettuces for now and am going to put in some swiss chard. We should get a break from the really hot weather soon.  Our hot spells (mid to high 90's) usually only last a week or two before we get a break in the 70's and 80's. So it's not constant highs from now until first frost. I suspect some of my problems this year have to do with my patio squares.  Mel says you can use 1 x 6's but I had my doubts about success in such shallow soil.  My tomatos in 5 gal containers are doing great, so this may be the culprit.       Thanks to all for any ideas.
 
Paula in Big Sky Country
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