cultivating tomatoes

So, my neighbours have apparently decided to grow a lot of tomatoes this year. Suddenly a few weeks ago these sticks came up over our shared fence. It looks awful.

But of course I applaude the grow your own-thing - perhaps I'll do the same next year? - and eating of veggies. 

Although I seriously can't see how they think the tomatoes will grow that much higher during the few days left of summer...