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 ...

No sun? No problem. Make the most of shady porches and limited garden real estate with edibles that thrive on the shady side. Getty Images / Douglas Sacha Don’t let less-than-ideal sun exposure keep ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There’s something special about starting your own vegetable garden—it’s rewarding, delicious, and a ...

5 things to do in the garden this week: Fruit crops. Seedless grapes of Thompson (green) and Flame (red) varieties are easily grown in Southern California. They require only 100 hours of winter ...