In the early spring, I took a two-door shelf out of the barn and dropped it on it’s back to create a box for a garden. The garden was a boon and so when the fall came, I had an ugly metal box in the yard.
So, I bought some coleus and boom, they grew into a beautiful bunch. Here it is December, and the coleus are again, ready for a trim.
I recommend coleus. Here is what Wiki says about them:
“There are two ways to propagate Coleus. Seeds are inexpensive and easily obtainable. To germinate, simply sprinkle seeds on the surface soil and press down. Seeds need light to germinate, so avoid covering the seeds. To keep seeds moist, grow in a container and cover with plastic, or mist seeds daily (if starting seeds directly in the garden). Sprouts can show color in as little as two weeks. Alternatively, cuttings can be taken. Cuttings root readily in plain water, without the addition of rooting hormone (although it is still beneficial).”