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Shady characters

AS WELL AS UNDER TREES OR IN SHADED AREAS SUCH AS COURTYARDS, HOSTAS GROW WELL IN CONTAINERS AND CAN BE DISPLAYED IN SHADE HOUSES AND GLASSHOUSES.

A cool shady spot is lovely to escape to as the days warm up but, for the gardener who wants to grow sun-loving flowers and vegetables, that shady spot can be a real challenge.

One interesting type of shade is found under the canopy of deciduous trees. For the next few weeks,

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