Tips on balcony growing?

Hi all. I have just started gardening. I am loving it.

After successfully keeping things alive for a few weeks, I am beginning to plan for the future. This is my verandah, I would say it gets about 3-4hours of direct morning sun. And the rest of the time it is basically all shaded. Obviously, I live in a tiny house, so my space is not that big. But I wanted to maximise a verandah garden before expanding off of the house and out into the acreage I live on. (And hopefully into the main garden of my dreams in the future.)

Looking for a couple recommendations. 1. What other plants should I look to grow? I’m thinking herbs, edible florals, veggies in containers. I want it to feel as lush as I can. (I am in central QLD) 2. What are some space saving tips and tricks? Ways I can grow as much as I can in this space? 3. What are some things I should absolutely avoid trying to grow, as a beginner?

Thanks so much for any advice. Please also ignore the odd looking fish shoes in the second photo, my partner loves them.