Cool & Shady

[Hans Mum]

I need some help please, i have a bed about 8ft sq at the side of my shed at the lottie & even though its south facing because of the shed at one side and trees at the other & the houses at the back it is very shaded and only in the height of summer (whats that i hear you ask) does it get any proper light & heat......so what can i grow there folks??? everything ive put there has strugggled or failed all together, so any suggestions greatly appreciated. Thanks

[zazen999]

lettuce and other leaves during the summer?

[krazy_krok]

Raspberrys are a woodland fruit so should grow well in a partially shaded area.

[zazen999]

Also, what about using it as a seed bed, to get stuff started off - or to keep seedlings there to hold them back until you've got space elsewhere?

[lynda66]

rhubarb (yuk)

[Flummery]

Most leafy stuff doesn't mind being in some shade. Part of my garden veg plot is shady except at the height of summer. I still rotate things round and most things cope well. Good luck with it.