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Made in the shade?

15 years ago

All:

I'm currently on a kick of planting things around the house I can eat or use in some way. I've got a strip along the side of the house that maybe gets 5-6 hours of direct sun.

Anything that enjoys a bit more shade that might be fun to plant along the house? I was looking at tea bushes but I am not sold that they would be that useable in this climate in the end.

Thanks!

Dunn

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Dunning
Original Author
15 years ago
Did some research and gooseberries are one, though they may not like the heat of Florida. Anyone have some knowledge on these? I know my grandfather in England back in the day grew them so it might be neat to get a few if they'll live.
amberroses
15 years ago
Five to six hours of direct sun isn't too shady in Florida. Plants will especially like it if it is morning sun. How about some mysore raspberries? or musadine grapes? or blueberries, or rosemary? or surinam cherry? or bananas? The options are endless.
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