Thanks! I read about Ampelopsis being hated for being very invasive, but it isn't here. Must be the cold winters that keep it in check... And my diligent pruning.
I really do like gardening in the shade. People are always surprised at how many beautiful plants can thrive there. We have huge, mature Austrian Pines, a big Sycamore, two big old Crabapples, a Maple...not to mention the neighbor's Ash and a Silver Maple. I am fasinated by all the Heuchera colors , and I am still trying to squish more of them into the beds
