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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Winter doesn't need to mean the end of your edible garden. Many leafy greens are cold-hardy and can continue to be grown even ...

Some people love kale and some people don't, but everyone agrees on one point—it's unquestionably a superfood. This nutrient-packed member of the brassica family provides an impressive assortment of ...

Kale is botanically the same thing as collards. While collard greens are associated with the American South, kale is more associated with Eastern Europe. Collards have smooth, rounded leaves while ...

Q: Is it too late to plant kale, spinach, and similar cool season crops? It is both too late and too early to plant cool season crops such as leafy greens, broccoli, and other similar vegetables. It ...