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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- If you're like me and your yard is all shade, you've probably long since given up the idea of growing vegetables at home. When we think of a vegetable garden, we think of sun-loving ...

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 ...

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 ...