Thank you for your question, Nancy.  We don't have any resources as specific as what you need, but you might find this helpful:  https://retirement.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/container_gardening_august_2020_final.pdf

Most gardeners start their container gardens in the spring.  Are you wanting ornamental plants, edible plants, or a combination?  Are their weight or height restrictions in place?  If you can provide more information, we might be able to help more.  Thanks!

Thanks - yes, I know most people do this in the spring. I have just moved back to Portland from Warsaw (Poland) and would love some things that I could start now and would live over the winter (perennials, pot-shrubs, etc.) Just some color (and yes, green is a color.) No weight or height restrictions in place. 

Here are some vegetable options:  https://extension.oregonstate.edu/ask-extension/featured/what-can-i-plant-my-garden-fall-winter-harvest

Here are some native shrubs of various sizes and needs: https://www.pnwplants.wsu.edu/ShrubsEvergreen.aspx

Hope this helps.