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City_Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
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Christina
Omaha
Nebraska
USA
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 Posted - Jul 24 2008 : 08:15:20 AM
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I know you gals are always a wealth of information for so many different things. So I thought I would ask if any of you have either grown or heard of any vegetables or herbs that can be grown in a shaded area of the yard. I am starting to plan some more garden areas of the yard and I can't decide if my area of shade in the backyard is going to have to be repurposed for only hostas and ferns or if it will be possible for me to grow some veggies there.
Any suggestions or ideas??
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
http://justacitychick.blogspot.com/
Although no one can go back and make a brand new start; anyone can start from now
and make a brand new end.
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jul 24 2008 : 1:46:28 PM
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Well, it does depend on how much shade... I recently read that some potatoes, and peas will grow in shade, and lettuces as well. You do need some warmth for seed germination, though.
How did I find that? Oh, yes, I did a search for will potatoes grow in shade, and came up with all sorts of interesting things :)
Good luck!
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Moonsanity
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brenda
Michigan
USA
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Posted - Jul 24 2008 : 5:09:59 PM
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I don't know about veggies, but quite a few herbs can be grown in shade.
Here is a few-- plus ladies mantle can handle shade too:)
Myrrhis odorata; Sweet Cicely
Mentha suaveolens; Applemint
Valeriana officinalis; Common valerian/garden heliotrope
Geranium robertianum; Cranesbill
Melissa officinalis; Lemon Balm
~Brenda, Farmgirl Sister #207
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City_Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
509 Posts
Christina
Omaha
Nebraska
USA
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Posted - Jul 25 2008 : 05:31:04 AM
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thanks ladies! I am thinking that it will be mainly herbs and some lettuce now that I found out some more information.
Christina
Farmgirl Sister #195
http://justacitychick.blogspot.com/
Although no one can go back and make a brand new start; anyone can start from now
and make a brand new end.
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Shade Vegetables or herbs??
