Hey Liz!
Awesome to hear you’re ready to get back into your garden (you’re not the only person with a chilli plant going strong this year!)
Since your garden isn’t getting any sun at the moment, traditional veggies might struggle. However, there are a few vegetables that can tolerate low light conditions:
– Leafy Greens: Spinach, kale, and Swiss chard/silverbeet can grow with limited sunlight (I grow silverbeet & kale year round!)
– Herbs: Mint, parsley, and coriander do well in shady areas.
– Root Vegetables: Beets and radishes can tolerate some shade, though they prefer a bit more light.
If you prefer not to plant veggies now, you could consider a green manure crop like mustard or lupin. These crops will enrich your soil, suppress weeds, and be ready to turn over in spring to prepare for your main planting season.
Alternatively, you could mulch the bed heavily to keep the weeds at bay and let it rest until the warmer, sunnier months arrive. This approach saves you some work now and adds nutrients to your soil.
Let me know what you decide to do, or better yet, post a picture!
