Home Lifestyles Create a peaceful garden in the shade

A bench, ferns and other simple features can turn a shady area into a peaceful garden retreat.

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Lifestyles, Local News

September 7, 2026

Create a peaceful garden in the shade

By REBECCA NORTON RYAN Penn State Extension Master Gardener

A shade garden is a special place for plants that need the shady side of gardening. As our perennial...

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