Every yard has that awkward skinny strip running between the house and the fence. Lawn mowers hate it, weeds seem to love it, and many homeowners simply ignore it. That little slice of land often sits in partial sun and looks too cramped for a traditional garden.
That assumption leaves a surprising amount of growing space unused. With the right crop choices, even a narrow side yard can produce baskets of fresh vegetables and herbs without taking over the rest of the landscape. Several plants actually prefer growing upward instead of outward, making these forgotten spaces some of the hardest-working spots in the garden.
