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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

Q: My only available gardening spot gets very little sun, a couple of hours a day, otherwise the area is in shade. Are there any vegetables I can grow under these conditions? Although many vegetables ...

Vegetables that grow well in shade are a must for backyard gardeners who struggle with the light needs of other, more needier veggies, like tomatoes, peppers, or cucumbers. If you have a garden that ...

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 ...

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It’s late June, your gardens are all planted, but there’s that one spot that you could grow something else in. It just doesn’t get enough sun. So, the predicament with shady spots is: what to do with ...

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

QMy garden is partially shaded and I am wondering if there are any vegetables that I can grow in this area — I have been planting flowers, basically impatients, there. ALettuce needs at last a half ...

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 ...