Unfortunately, most vegetables don’t have it made in the shade. The popular types that produce large fruits above-ground—such as tomatoes, melons, and squashes—generally require at least 6 to 10 hours ...

Just because you don't have a sunny spot in your yard doesn't mean you can't grow vegetables. Many leafy greens, including spinach, lettuce, and kale, as well as root crops like beets and carrots, ...

Tom Oder is a writer, editor, and communication expert who specializes in sustainability and the environment with a sweet spot for urban agriculture. If you think your yard has too much shade to grow ...

You probably already guessed that cool-season crops benefit the most from partial shade. But why is shade more beneficial to some vegetables than others? There are two reasons. One, shade keeps the ...

Gardeners know there’s never enough room in the garden! So, sometimes we try to squeeze plants into areas where they won’t naturally thrive—like maybe that shady area over by the garage. Unfortunately ...

When growing cabbage in shade, you can shorten the time to harvest by choosing a variety that is early to mature. (Rick Wetherbee) Shady sites are something that most of us have in the garden, whether ...

Learning which veggies thrive best in full sun, and which can get by with partial shade is key to planning your vegetable garden. Courtesy Johnson County Extension When I think back to my early ...

When people find out I have an interest in gardening they often ask if I have a vegetable garden. My usual response has been, “No, I have too much shade.” Well, after researching some gardening books, ...

A: Most culinary herbs prefer sun, but mint and lemon balm will take shade. Chervil tolerates part shade. Vegetables that produce fruit, such as tomatoes and peppers, need sun. Some leafy types such ...

Over time, you’ll get to know your garden like a close friend. Where the high parts are that dry out, the low parts that are always waterlogged, which parts get early sun, and which beds the squirrels ...

To ensure your plants get enough water, you can stick your finger in the soil to check the root zone. [email protected] We’re already sweaty and running into some garden troubles, so we’re ...