My veggies are in the pot but out side and they look like doing fine so far. I planted some Zucchinis(in the ground because it gets big), marlabar spinach(harvested once), Ichiban eggplants. Good luck!
Jan

Hi,

"Now the sun is very weak overhead and moves from my patio as early as 11:30 am. "

Shading is a problem for me too with the sun tracking so far to the south during the winter it is hard to find enough sun for the vegetables. Some plants may do ok in bright shade but anything you can do to find more sun will help. Because you have the plants in pots you may have the option to move them to a spot that gets more sun. Look around. In my case after hurricane Charlie took out my huge oak my front yard gets full winter sun. During the fall/winter I pack all my tomatoes and lettuce into my small raised front yard beds.

Take care, DC

Thanks for comments. Last night it rained so hard and the wind was heavy. Anyway all the veggies are soaked, and I worry. My collards are spindly looking and the rained beat them down. Today, there is a little sun trying to peep through and Noel (storm) is in the air. Sun, sun, I need sun.