Tag: shade

How Many Hours of Sun Do Vegetables and Herbs Need to Grow?

sun shining through cabbage plant leaf

The amount of light that vegetables and herbs require varies, depending on the type of plant. We can make most of available garden spaces by observing which areas are in full sun and part shade, both during summer and winter, and then selecting the right […]

Beginner’s Guide to Vegetable Gardening – Part 1, Selecting a Location for a Food Garden

historical victory garden poster

Sometimes governments do give sound advice to their nations… During World War I and World War II, in a an effort to reduce the public demand on food supplies and leave more food to send to the soldiers fighting overseas, governments encouraged their people to […]