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Persephone
True Blue Farmgirl
172 Posts
Katrina
Indiana
USA
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 Posted - Nov 02 2007 : 10:44:03 AM
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| We're moving this month to a new apt. I need to keep growing things, but our new porch will be almost entirely shaded- what can I grow in the shade? I'm very practical, and prefer useful things, like herbs and vegetables, and edible flowers like violets and nasturtiums, but I love some simply beautiful things, like roses and peonies too. :) |
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JudyBlueEyes
True Blue Farmgirl
657 Posts
Judith
Spokane
Washington
USA
657 Posts |
Posted - Nov 02 2007 : 4:20:04 PM
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Mints can take shade. I'll have to think on some other herbs for shade. Maybe cilantro, if you get some sun...you can try stuff but thing like lavender and rosemary might get leggy if you don't get sun.
Judy
We come from the earth, we go back to the earth, and in between, we garden! |
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Jana
True Blue Farmgirl
482 Posts
Jana
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
USA
482 Posts |
Posted - Nov 03 2007 : 05:26:18 AM
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Katrina,
Sweet Woodruf will grow in the shade and smell awsome! A great addition to sashets. I've had luck with chives growing anywhere, also parsley.
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prairielandherbs
True Blue Farmgirl
690 Posts
Maggie
Iowa
USA
690 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2007 : 09:17:39 AM
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| I have a hard time growing herbs in the shade..i find it quite difficult. Judith's suggestion of woodruff was excellent! Also wild ginger grows in my VERY shady front yard. The only other herb I've had much success with growing in the shade is comfrey - it looooves shade!!! |
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Onionhead
Farmgirl in Training
22 Posts
Melissa
Oklahoma
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Posted - Nov 07 2007 : 1:11:45 PM
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| Lemon Balm, Catmint and Bee Balm for sure would work! |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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Posted - Nov 10 2007 : 7:57:36 PM
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speaking of herbs, I am currently growing parsley, chives & basil on my kitchen window ledge.
Katrina, do you have a sunny window that you could use for your herbs?
>^..^< Happiness is being a katmom.
Sisters on the Fly#472
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