Think Spring! (and plant a vegetable)

  There's just something about spring that makes some people crave fresh vegetables.  What could be fresher than the ones you pick right by your door-step and enjoy with the warmth of the sun still on them? 
  I've heard people say that they just don't have time to tend to a big garden, or don't have a place to put one.  I say, "So start small."  All you need is a place big enough for a flower pot, that gets at least 6 hours per day of sunshine.  I've "gardened" on a small deck in an apartment building.  You can get lots of advice and suggestions from the staff at your local garden center or Cooperative Extension office.  They can give you ideas on:

• What will grow in the size of pot you have space for 
• The plants' needs regarding sun, soil, water, etc.
• When to plant and when to expect the harvest (well, you might want to work around your vacation!) 
• Which ones look ornamental as well as being good to eat 
• What is easy for a beginner to grow; a vegetable that's new to you if you are feeling adventurous; inter-planting vegetables with herbs; etc. 

  Planting time is here (or near, depending on where you live).  What are you waiting for??