I have a northern wall where i have a nursery. More like starting cuttings with a heatwire running through. I have no trouble with insects.
Further i have a passive nursery on the
project. To the north of oaktrees where i've grown quite some seeds. Hazels, peach,
ash, oak, chestnuts, plums. It's in halfshade i'd say.
The seedlings receive some direct morning and evening sun. The hot summer sun is evaded. Between the seedlings and oaks there's a ditch. It fills with rain occasionally.