Lay Some Shade on Me
The Best Vegetables to Plant in Shady Spots
KALE . Typically, kale does well in partial shade. When kale is grown in full shade, the leaves tend to be slightly smaller, but this can be offset by growing additional plants. (Hours of sun per day: 3–4)
There’s nothing quite like growing your own vegetables, but if your home doesn’t get the best sunlight, what can you do? It’s a problem many gardeners face. Even if you live in a sunny area, you may have a shady corner of the garden or side of the house going to waste. Fortunately, there are plenty of plants that do well in partial and full shade. As a general rule, leafy greens do better in shade and milder temperatures than other vegetables. Flowering plants and vines, such as cucumbers, peppers, and tomatoes, need more hours of sunlight per day in order to thrive — about six hours or more. HERBS . While many herbs, such as basil, are better suited for sunnier conditions, there are a few that will do great in shade. These include chives, cilantro, golden marjoram, mint, oregano, and parsley. (Hours of sun per day: 3)
PEAS . Like kale, when grown in shade, peas and beans won’t grow quite as full, and plants may take longer to mature, but with proper planning, you’ll still reap a plentiful harvest. Bush and dwarf varieties are recommended over their pole counterparts. (Hours of sun per day: 4–5)
POTATOES . Root vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, and beets, will grow in partial shade, but they may take a few more weeks to mature, and they may
produce fewer vegetables. However, as most gardeners agree, the results are still worth the effort. (Hours of sun per day: 4–5) SPINACH . Like most leafy greens, spinach does very well in shade, particularly baby spinach. The plant will continue to produce leaves for an extended period of time if you regularly harvest the outer leaves. (Hours of sun per day: 3–4)
Jonnalee Shriver
Jonnalee’s daughter and Tim were neighbors, and although Jonnalee’s daughter had never worked with Tim in a professional
setting, she had enjoyed getting to know him personally. So Jonnalee gave Tim a call and told him about her desire to move.
“He was awesome. I called Tim and asked him to show me a house I had seen online,” said Jonnalee. “It was a Sunday morning, and he immediately dropped whatever he was doing and said that we could go see the house right then. It was as beautiful as the pictures, but I wasn’t quite convinced. He ended up showing me the house a couple more times and found out the answers to all of my questions.” “I think anybody would be pleased to work with him. Tim is fun, friendly, and does everything in his power to make the homebuying experience pleasant for his clients. It doesn’t matter how many times you ask to see a home or how many questions you have, Tim is willing and happy to do whatever he can for you.”
Before buying a home with Realty ONE Group Professionals, Jonnalee Shriver had a choice to make. Having worked with more than one REALTOR® in the area, Jonnalee wasn’t sure who she wanted to work with again, but it was time for her to move. However, when Jonnalee told her daughter about her plans to move, her daughter said that the best option was to forgo her previous REALTORS® and contact Tim Alberda.
Jonnalee closed on the beautiful home she found on the internet, and she couldn’t be more pleased with the process.
Thank you, Jonnalee, for your kind words about Tim. We hope you are loving your new home!
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