10 Best Vegetables to Grow in Partial Shade

Chances are good that your yard features an empty, neglected spot under partial shade cover. Time to remedy that! Check out the list below for a selection of vegetables we recommend to fill those shady areas with edible plants, increase your harvest, and lower those grocery bills. What is partial shade? Unfortunately, growing vegetables successfully in partial shade isn’t as easy as moving a planter box under an awning where the sun’s rays never reach....

July 27, 2021 · 3 min · Nextdoor Homestead

10 Fruits and Vegetables that Thrive in Summer Heat and Sun

Vegetables love extended, direct sunlight right? Well, as my garden and I discovered following a period of temps over 105 degrees fahrenheit, that’s not always true. Sound familiar? If you live in a climate with scorching summers, don’t despair! Rather than give up on the season and leave your garden to go dormant, experiment with these hardy, heat-tolerant fruits and veggies. ...

July 17, 2021 · 4 min · Nextdoor Homestead