Gardening in the pines

Hi, I know that blue-berries grow naturally in shady environment and acid soil, i.e. woodland although they like some humus. Add some compost.
At least that might be a little start.
Good luck

Both locations sound wonderful! I'd just sit and admire the trees! Do you realise that we vacation in places like that!! Do you have local gardening clubs? The members might be able to suggest some suitable plants. Take a look in neighbours gardens for likely plants or go for native species for that type of site.