are you able to grow grape vines where you are? if yes then they are ideal and if you chose a good variety the children will have fresh fruit to eat and if they don't like them then home made wine for you.

welcome to GoY too :o)

I have an ornimentle grapevine that grows really big with huge leaves and looks lovely .

There should be several kinds of American hybrid grapes that will do well in your area, Stanford. Small-fruited squashes, gourds, and cucumbers, and vigorous pole beans, such as Chinese yard-long bean, are annual possibilities. Also, ask your local County Cooperative Extension.