Growing squash upwards?

I have heard that it is possible to grow squash upwards to save space and was wondering if anyone knew any tricks to make this work. I've got spaghetti and butternut squash on the go and limited space in my raised bed. Any tips?

I'm growing squash vertically this year with the trellis' I built.

They are made of conduit (Home improvement center), trellis netting (Obtained online) and loose leaf binder rings (Staples). I can look it up exact info if you need me too.

Here's some other threads describing what I did.

Out garden overview: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/983993/

Brief Tutorial of what I built: http://davesgarden.com/community/forums/t/983701/

I was hoping to train them up a rock wall, maybe on chain link?? My biggest concern is if I actually get squash to grow on the plant (so far only male flowers)... any opinions on using nylon stocks to support them from the chain link??

That sounds fine to me. Anything that will support the vines without crushing them. The fruits should be small enough that they won't need support, just the vines.

Eggplant "Ichiban" which I started from seed was transplanted into the garden last week. Yesterday I noticed a purple hue to the foliage, especially at the veins. I think it's probably some chemical imbalance. Any suggestions before my previously healthy plants go down the drain?

Hi Papergarden... I believe Ichiban eggplants do have a tendency to have purple foliage and veins/stems so you are right one track. They are a lovely plant because of their color!

Never grown the two types of squash you mentioned, but grow yellow squash in cages made from concrete reinforcement wire. As the squash grows it puts the limbs through the wire. It continues to grow from the terminal bud and as it forms a new set of limbs they grow through the wire before they can fall over and continue up the cage with each set of new limbs. Mine are already about three feet tall and producing. They will eventually climb right out the top of the wire. To use this method it is best to set your cages in the bed before you plant and just reach through to transplant. I use cages for tomatos and cucumbers as well in this same manner. I do make the squash cages a bit larger. These cages can be used for years and makes the cost of the wire practical. Jim41

I've grown speghetti squash on an old rocking horse (it was funny and worked) and in a round trellis with big squares that worked well. I "helped" the vines a bit and did a bit of tieing but it helped with space. The vines are very strong.