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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

A key factor in starting a vegetable garden is the amount of sunlight it receives. Full sun (typically six or more hours a day) is advisory for most home-grown fruits and vegetables, making it a ...

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 ...

We’re already sweaty and running into some garden troubles, so we’re seeking answers to our many, many questions. Good thing our NC Extension Master Gardeners have come to our rescue. The News & ...