The Answer Rises Every Morning!
The foremost green-thumb secret is that sunlight is every gardener’s paramount priority. Being mostly annuals and asked to produce as heavily as possible, our garden plants need immense amounts of it. Lack of sunlight is, therefore, the underlying cause of most health and production issues in the garden. Most new gardeners, and even many veteran gardeners, underestimate just how much direct sunlight their garden plants need, largely because it’s given such short shrift in most garden literature.
But think of it: Since sunlight is the underlying power source for all plants’ metabolic processes, it’s also the power source for their abilities to protect themselves and create the wonderful produce we desire.
Maximizing the benefits of sunlight in your garden, however, is as easy to learn as it is to put into action. Understanding why you need your sunniest location is logical and straighforward. And the methods for finding your sunniest location are simple yet very effective and can be accomplished with minimal effort and cost.
There’s Nothing Like Sunlight!
And We Need More Than We Think
The following four blog posts explain why lack of sunlight is such a common issue, what in general green-thumbed gardeners understand about sunlight, how much direct sunlight our garden plants truly need, and why they need so much.
Finding Your Sunniest Spot
Now, it’s time to become a master of sunlight in your garden–to learn the skills of the best green-thumbed gardeners. First, mark out your spot, orient yourself, and choose a method that fits your personality. Next, use one or two of the methods to find your sunniest garden spot.
What if You Don’t Have Enough Sun?
