Discover five great crops to grow in a shady spot, including tasty veg, fruit and herbs.
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While a sunny spot is ideal for many crops, there are plenty of vegetables, fruits and herbs for shady spots in the garden.
In fact, keeping many crops – herbs and vegetables in particular – out of summer heat will stop them running to seed too quickly, and will produce lusher, leafier growth.
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