I admit that patience isn’t my strength. Neither is putting up with frustration. I have been reluctant to plant vegetables in the flower boxes I bought, although that was the plan. I do not want to go to all of the effort to scoop two large bags of soil, plant vegetables, water, and care for the plants unless I am able to harvest lots of vegetables to eat.
So I have opted for the instant gratification of flowers. I went over to the local Armstrong store where they treat customers so well and bought three six-packs of pink Impatiens. They are three different colors which complement each other. I watered the Square Foot Gardening soil which I had placed in the flower boxes and waited until the next day to transplant the flowers.
I put the deepest pink in the center of each box as a unifying element. Then I planted a lighter color on each side. The two on the ends are the same color. Since there are three boxes on the right side of my short wall, and three on the left, I alternated the colors to create a pattern. Why not? It was fun and easy.
The picture above was taken the day I planted the flowers while I was standing on the patio itself. I can also see the flowers from inside the house. They look gorgeous from the kitchen, dining room and living room. I can even see them when walking down the hall. Maybe I won’t turn these boxes into vegetable planters next season, as I had planned. I still have two large pots and wheeled saucers I bought before the plumbing disaster. I can fill them with soil and plant tomatoes, zucchini and/or lettuce. I don’t really need to use these boxes.
I can put the two large pots on the patio where they receive full sun most of the day, and filtered sun until about five o’clock. This spot is not visible from inside the house. Maybe I would prefer that. But while I was at Armstrong, I saw their herbs. Hmmm. I still have four empty pots in my courtyard. I think I should put herbs in them. After all, this spot is right next to the kitchen, perfect for herbs.
Until next time,
