This is what I have started for my garden. I am thinking I should show the pictures with the plants next year, so you can see what I do.

Sunflowers that look like could be used as cut flowers.  I see that is becoming a new and fun thing to do.  Making arrangements of cut flowers. 

tomato plants developed for containers.  These are cherry tomatoes.

Swiss Chard 

This is what I have started for my gardens in containers.  I am thinking I show you in pictures next spring what you can do with the plants, and how they look.  

Another beautiful day.  Might be a little warmer, and we don’t have the wind.  But the humidity is still low.  I was out at the greenhouse at 7:30 to work on watering the wagons.  Moving stuff around and still getting things back into place from the fair.  I will go out later this afternoon to work on more planting and cleaning up.  Never ending is it.  High today of 75F(24C).  Enjoy and stay safe.
 
Australia family and friends Friday July 24th will have a high of 55F(13C) and chance of rain.  But the family has been doing their normal routine stuff yesterday was walking with friends and playing golf.  If you know the family, you will know who is doing what. Stay warm, stay safe.
 
Pictures are from my garden.  Jen, when she was home planted these tomatoes plants that are designed for containers. They are the 3rd picture.   Look at how nice and green they are.  They are growing and starting to bloom and set fruit.  Cherry tomatoes, but for the cost in the store these will be enjoyed. The plants are new to me, and I will be getting them again.  I do think I will have the plant gals put some in containers in early spring, so you can take them home all ready to grow and eat.

First picture is one of my favorite containers. Helianthus Sunfinity Double Yellow and the small flowers at the base in Melampodium Jackpot Gold.  Helianthus is sunflower and this is a dwarf kind developed for containers.
Sunflower) Add brightness and cheer to the garden with Sunfinity® Double Yellow Helianthus! This bright Helianthus features stark yellow petals with a golden center and a small, dark eye. Its vibrant blooms stand out amongst true green foliage. This is a vigorous grower and can reach a height of 32-40 inches and width of 24-30 inches. It grows in a bushy, upright habit which makes for a great tall border plant, or for mass planting in the garden. Sunfinity® Double Yellow continues to put on new blooms all summer long. We recommend deadheading to promote additional blooms. Sunfinity® sunflowers can be grown in a container but beware of its vigor and choose a larger container. You can be sure you'll see plenty of pollinator activity around this plant as its blooms attract pollinator bees. Sunfinity® Double Yellow Helianthus thrives when planted in full sun areas of the garden. We recommend fertilizing your annuals once a week with a water-soluble fertilizer. Continue to do this throughout the growing season. Plant your helianthus next to complimentary annuals for a colorful look in the garden.
 More Details
Name: Helianthus annuus Sunfinity® Double Yellow
Common Name: Sunflower
Sunlight: Full Sun (+6 hrs.)
Attracts Wings: Bee Friendly, Butterflies
Bloom Time: Late Spring or Early Summer, Late Summer, Summer
Flower Color: Yellow Shades
Max Height: 2 - 4 Feet
Max Spread: 2 - 3 Feet
Water Requirements: Average Water Needs
USDA Hardiness Zone: 9, 10, 11
Attributes: Cut Flower or Foliage, Dried Flower
Design Use: Border, Container, Massing, Specimen
Container Design: Thriller
 Gardener Tips
For general how to grow tips for Sunfinity® Double Yellow Sunflower (Helianthus) and how to care for your annuals.
Melampodium Jackpot gold is planted at the feet of the Double Yellow sunflower.  It just blooms and is an easy and happy plant.  I always have them in a 4 pack so you get more for you $. 
A more vigorous version of Million Gold, this variety offers the same heat and cool tolerances, and maintains its attractive appearance with very little care all season long. Melampodium is commonly known as Butter Daisy. Masses of 1" golden-orange flowers cover the bushy plants. This underused annual is excellent for gardens, landscapes and mixed combos.
Color: Golden-orange
Taken from https://gardencrossings.com/products/sunfinity-double-yellow-sunflower-helianthus
Taken from https://www.harrisseeds.com/products/23208-melampodium-jackpot-gold
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Jen planted 2 pots of Swiss Chard into these containers.  Right away the deer found them and ate them down.  I put up on the wagons, and now they look like this.  I always loved the color of the foliage of Swiss Chard and felt it could go into a combination planter as an accent plant.  I will look up how to fix this as a vegetable.
Here is how to cook Swiss Chard.  By the looks of what they were using, these in the pots are really small, but I might try it anyway. 
Recipes
Swiss chard can be cooked quickly and deliciously by sautéing, steaming, blanching, or roasting, with stems cooked slightly longer than the leaves to ensure tenderness and flavor.
Preparing Swiss Chard
Wash thoroughly: Rinse the leaves and stems in cold water to remove dirt and grit, especially if freshly harvested or from a farmers’ market
Separate stems and leaves: Stems are tougher and require slightly longer cooking. Chop stems into ½–2 inch pieces and leaves into ribbons or bite-sized pieces
Optional trimming: Remove any tough or dried ends from the stems for better texture
Cooking Methods
1. Sautéing (Quick and Flavorful)
Heat 1–2 tablespoons of olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
Add chopped stems first and cook 3–5 minutes until slightly tender.
Add garlic, onion, or shallots and sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the leaves and cook 2–5 minutes until wilted but still vibrant.
Finish with lemon juice, Parmesan, or seasonings like red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper
Serve immediately as a side dish or over grains like quinoa or pasta.
2. Steaming
Place chopped stems in a steamer basket over boiling water for 3–5 minutes.
Add leaves on top and steam 2–3 more minutes until tender.
Season with olive oil, lemon, or herbs
3. Blanching
Boil water with a pinch of salt.
Add stems first for 2–3 minutes, then leaves for 1–2 minutes.
Transfer to ice water to stop cooking, then drain and use in salads, pastas, or stir-fries
4. Roasting or Baking
Preheat oven to 375–400°F (190–200°C).
Toss chopped chard with olive oil, salt, and optional seasonings.
Roast 10–25 minutes until leaves are tender and slightly crispy, stirring halfway through.
Taken from Copilot
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