How to PRIORITIZE SUN & SHADE in your garden for your SUMMER CROPS

It can be tricky to know where to plant what in your garden especially when you have limited space and part of that is in a shady location. You have to drastically prioritize what summer crops to plant where in your garden. I hope these tips help!

[@mmsanrio]

Drooping leaves from heat & pushing water to the roots! Wow! I’ve never heard that & so helpful. I’ve had many drooping leaves on Strawflowers. I will never try growing them indoors again. Too long of spring for them this year.

[@nicholesmith4699]

Your sunny eggplants are so gorgeous! This was really helpful, thank you. I’ve been debating whether it’s time to drag my shade cloth out…perfect timing.

[@GreenLove1]

Oh thank you so much for your kind words! Yeah, it always amazes me how fast the eggplants grow when they are planted at the right time! They love the sun so much!!!

[@mmsanrio]

Awesome video! I was telling my husband that after a few years of gardening, I’m finally getting plants placed in the right spots! Mostly part-sun. 😂 Zone 8b, I suppose 9a on my property.

[@GreenLove1]

Isn't that so interesting how it takes a bit to figure out what plants thrive in which spots in the various microclimates of your garden. Nature is so fascinating!

[@mmsanrio]

What should I stick with growing indoors for next March? I have a ton of trays & lights. Zone 8b-9a, near Seattle.

[@GreenLove1]

You have a nice long growing season, I would imagine. Why would you want to grow anything indoors in March? However, Lettuce and cilantro are great options to grow indoors in summer, they don't prefer the heat. You can also start seeds indoors for succession planting cucumbers, beets etc.