If you want grow herbs you’ll need a south exposed window or shop lights within a few inches. Same for anything edible....they are meant for direct outdoor sun and being indoors only works temporarily. Tropical plants have evolved to grow in lower light. If you want flowers moth orchids and African violets do well in a western exposure. Just about any green tropical will also work. African violets can be set up on a wicking system or self watering pot to get rid of the trickiness.