What does best around a dense shade maple tree in Spokane, WA?
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Edna are you looking for ground cover or flowers and perennial or annuals
any shade loving ground cover .. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/gcgen/ground-covers-under-trees.htm or seasonal shade loving annuals in pots -- impatiens would be my first choice if you want 'color' but they need a lot of water.
Cucumbers do great in the Shade! So do melons of any kind.