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Merideth Cohrs

Merideth is an organic gardener, suburban homesteader, and writer. Her love for gardening developed a little later in life when she helped her mom build an organic hobby farm in central Texas. Despite the crazy heat and fire ants, she was hooked! Merideth now lives in northern Virginia with her family and dog, and when not in her backyard garden, can often be found getting happily lost hiking the Appalachian Trail.

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Vegetables

27 Different Vegetables You Can Grow in the Shade

Thinking of adding some vegetables to your garden where there's some shade? There are actually many different types of vegetables that can grow quite well in partial sun, or even full shade. In this article, gardening expert and suburban homesteader Merideth Corhs looks at her favorite vegetables that you can grow in the shade!

Impatiens Growing in Garden

Flowers

How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Impatiens in Your Garden

If you’re thinking of planting flowers in your garden this year, impatiens plants are a great addition! Impatiens are one of the most popular annual flowers due to their brightly colored blooms, low maintenance, and ability to thrive in shady areas. In this article, gardening expert and suburban homesteader, Merideth Cohrs, walks you through every step needed to successfully plant, grow, and care for impatiens.

Impatiens Sun or Shade

Flowers

Do Impatiens Prefer Full Sun or Partial Shade?

Are you thinking of planting impatiens in your garden this year but aren’t sure if they prefer full sun or partial shade? Is growing them in full shade an option? While it is 100% variety specific, the general answer to these questions is yes! In this article, gardening expert and suburban homesteader, Merideth Cohrs, walks you through whether impatiens need full sun, partial shade, or even full shade to thrive.