Jean, what a great little article, and I love your combo containers! I never would have thought of that combination, but it sure works wonderfully for you.
I bought my first self-watering container when I got a hanging combo planter for myself for Mother's Day this year. (my beloved co-worker put it together for me, it simply was a "Must Have"!). I LOVE that thing!! (oh, sorry... I should clarify - I work at a nursery/garden center). I think I've had to water the lovelies in that pot maybe once a month or so since Mother's Day. They really are a God-send to us "lazy gardeners".
Marilyn, if you have the chance to get one or 2 (or more, heehee), I highly recommend them, they are very helpful!!