The essentials for living your best life.
The essentials for living your best life.
Discover the best salad greens for thriving in part shade and low-light gardens. From crisp lettuce, arugula, and bok choy to spinach, kale, and Swiss chard, these easy-to-grow vegetables love cooler conditions and can keep your harvest going longer.
Partial shade vegetables are the secret to turning a lightly lit patio garden or balcony garden into a productive, edible retreat. From leafy greens to herbs, these easygoing shade crops thrive in low light and make container gardening simple, fresh, and rewarding.
Create a soothing tea garden even with less than six hours of sunlight. Discover easy-to-grow perennial herbs like lemon balm, ginger, thyme, lavender, and stinging nettle that thrive in partial shade while adding fragrance, flavor, and pollinator appeal.
Discover the best cover crops and edible plants for shady gardens, from sweet woodruff and garlic to parsnips, turnips, celery, and lettuce. Learn which crops thrive under trees or in north-facing beds—and how to grow them successfully with the right soil, moisture, and timing.
Turn shady spots into productive, beautiful backyard beds with easy-to-grow edibles like herbs, leafy greens, peas, radishes, and even blueberries. With the right plants and a little care, you can enjoy fresh harvests all season long—even without full sun.
