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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and food preservation. Previously, Amanda has worked as a technology strategist specializing in problem solving and ...

A little shade shouldn't stop you from enjoying a bountiful harvest of homegrown veggies. Most vegetables grow best in full sun—more than six hours of direct sun each day- but for gardens without much ...

Not only can you save money, but you’ll enjoy great flavor and maximum nutritional value by growing your own spring and ...

Container gardening is a fantastic way to grow your own vegetables, especially if you're working with limited space. Whether ...