Don’t let less-than-ideal sun exposure keep you from growing edibles in the garden, there are plenty of delicious herbs and vegetables that grow in the shade. In fact, some vegetables benefit from a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Not all gardeners are blessed with full-sun sites that the veggie-gardening books all recommend as the place to grow edibles. Six hours of direct sunlight per day is the rule of thumb. But if you ...

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, ...

While some plants can grow in full shade, veggies don’t fit into that category. Many need exposure to at least six to ten hours of sun to produce a healthy harvest—think fruiting vegetables like ...

Limited garden space can be overcome by using containers, raised beds and vertical gardening techniques. Containers are ideal for small spaces and can be moved to follow the sun, but require frequent ...

Starting a garden can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Proper research and dedication will be needed, but the reward of fresh vegetables from your own backyard will be worth it. While every ...

To say there's a large selection of garden containers available for sale these days is an understatement. Fortunately, there's a pretty big selection of vegetables that like growing in those pots. The ...