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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Find out how to grow kale as a cool-season vegetable in fall or spring. Kale (Brassica oleracea) is a popular vegetable for salads, fresh-blended smoothies, and soups. Whether you cook kale or eat it ...

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 ...

Growing vegetables in the garden has its perks. They make great, healthy snacks and meals, but they also look beautiful in flower beds. In fact, some make for very attractive garden displays—so much ...

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 ...

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 ...