Hello all, I have had a lot of questions about growing in the shade, I just wanted to share some info that shows growing in the shade is not a problem. Some herbs will only grow in a shady area for example.
Below I have included a link that covers a few herbs to give you an idea. Mint grows very well for example.
http://www.vegetablegardener.com/item/15154/15-herbs-that-grow-in-shade