I’m not shy about stealing great ideas from others, so if you are looking for a cheap and easy row cover to protect your insect-prone crops like squash and cabbage, check out Herrick Kimball.
The Whizbang Row Cover System looks like a great way to protect your crops at a reasonable price.
Herrick is a man after my own heart, with his ingenious, practical, and cheap ideas and plans. Just to whet your appetite, the photo above copied from his web site shows his homemade clips using old bicycle tubes and scrap wood.