Although I’d potted a few of my patio planters about 7 weeks ago,I’ve been waiting for Summer to finally arrive before doing them all. Ok it’s August for petesake, and I can’t wait any longer…..well, that and a looming outdoor party spurred me to action. Even if we only get a few weeks enjoyment from it, I was bound and determined to get some color into the yard. It wasn’t easy finding a good selection of annuals, Home Depot, Fred Meyer and a few of the other big box stores didn’t have much selection. So last weekend, I drug my husband with me to Taylor Creek Nursery, out near Hobart on 216th Ave Se. I’ve visited many times but this was my first trip this Summer. To my delight, there was a great selection to choose from. The owner is very helpful with questions and (what I appreciate) leaves you alone to peruse to your heart’s content. I could have stayed all day and wandered through the green houses and paths, learning about new trees and shrubs, but I had pots to plant! So I loaded up on Geraniums, Impatients, New Guinnea Impatients, Begonias and a few other annuals just to make