Container Time! A Magnificent Palette

We have had what must be, the longest winter on record here, a very slow, slow start to spring, and then today, it's approaching 90 degrees with a high need of some spring rain-we're seven inches behind for the year to date!

But, as optimism is the usual attitude of the gardener (isn't it?) I'm planting away!  Last year in my flowers I had infused a lot of the warm colors. This year I have selected a lot of brights. Chartreuse, Burgundy, Lavender, and Yellow, and Purple. I can't wait to enjoy them all!

I love containers and wanted to share what I have been up to this weekend. Here is one. They should be quite showy when they fill in!  

The classic design for container design is the Thriller, a center or off center plant that reaches up and creates interest, a filler, which can be blooming or foliage for interest and continued beauty, and the spiller, which falls over the side to create balance and a cascading feel to the planter.

Enjoy a few initial views. I'll be back to post more. Enjoy your container garden, wherever you are!

~JB was here.