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Last we discussed the various types of gardens. Today we’re going to talk about what to consider when determining the location of a garden. A successful producing vegetable garden needs at least 6 hours of sun per day. A general rule is the more sun, the better with the taller plants providing any needed shade for cooler weather plants like lettuce or spinach. Plants can grow with less sunlight but the crop production will be smaller. Water is life for people and plants. Unfortunately, we can’t always count on the rain to keep our gardens sufficiently watered. Be sure a water source is close and convenient. A lack of water will yield struggling plants and ill-producing vegetables. Soil quality is so important to growing a booming garden. A garden location should drain well to avoid plants sitting in over-saturated soil. Constant wet conditions can cause root rot resulting in...