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Growing Vegetables & Flowers on a Shady Porch

By Ellen Wells | Published: May 17, 2009

Q. I get virtually no sun on my side of the street nor on my deck. What would be good flowers and herbs to grow?
-South Boston, Massachusetts
A. Herbs + Zero sun can equal an unhappy herb gardener. Perhaps try some cilantro, sage and mint. They all require a fair amount of sun, but will [...]

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Plants for Porches?

By Ellen Wells | Published: May 9, 2009

Q. I have 2 porches and I wanted to get some plants for them! I’m on the second floor so they might not get direct sunlight all that much, not sure? Are there certain types that would be best? Also, could I get a tomato plant to keep on my back porch perhaps?
-Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts
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