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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

If you've joined the urban farming movement but your garden gets more shadows than sunlight, don’t worry—you’re not out of luck. It turns out that plenty of vegetables actually prefer a little shade, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...