@Parus, I just have one "sunny" area in my house and have started several small pots of "veggie scraps". Really having fun watching their progress. I've planted a few flower seeds in front yard but nothing yet in back. Did add some potting soil to a few pots to place in my courtyard because it will be easy to water. Hoping to watch and care for outside potted plants because the diversion will add a bit of color and cheer. Still more clearing and prep in back and just can't seem to stay with it long enough to finish the job. What have you planted in your pots? I agree! Something is something!! I just can't decide which seeds I have on hand to start.

@parus I am learning about the plants that were here when we moved in almost a year ago. Found out the sellers plopped some in the ground that made it look good, but were not right for this area. Looked good for the sale but failed miserably in the long run. So, they got yanked out. Just planted some zinnia and sage starts from the neighbor in a raised stone bed on back patio. I decided to not pursue a lot of gardening this year, just learn what is here. Next year do at least a straw bale garden. The soil is not very agreeable to a lot of planting [but weeds grow abundantly!], so there will mostly be containers.

Can you post pictures of your container gardening?
Ginger