I have a 3 meter by 1 meter outdoor area attached to my kitchen, paved, and has restricted sun access because it is roofed and has a wooden panel that looks like this http://www.tradeindia.com/selloffer/2571690/Punched-Hole.html

Enough sunlight peaks through the grooves but the direct sunlight is limited to 2 hours a day max.

This is in a sea country in the Middle East, so it is hot and humid in summer, warm to slightly cool in the evenings in winter. It is winter now, and there is no humidity. Temp around 28 -23 C.

I want to turn this area into a herb and vegetable garden. What types of herbs and vegetables could I grow under the above conditions? (baring in mind the current season).

Many thanks,
Z

Today I didn’t know what happened to me. I was just running in the woods. It was dark and stormy. I slipped on some mud and hit my head. All I can remember was an old lady grabbing me by the hand and took me to her house.

Chapter 1
"Your awake Stella." the lady said "I’m Ms. Gomez." "Hello, Where am I?" I said. "Why’d you call me Stella ma’am?" "Well is says on your wristband. Poor thing you, I found you in a dirty dress just laying on the ground. Good thing Coco found you." "Coco?" "My dog." The old lady went to the kitchen and got some hot tomato soup and some green tea. She told me to eat up. The tea is delicious. Thanks Ms. Gomez." "Just call me Maria." she said. She told me she grew the herbs that was in this tea. She pointed to her garden where she grew all sorts of herbs, vegetables and fruit. After the meal she took the bowl and cup of tea and told me to get some rest. After she left I started to cry. I didnt know where I came from. I don’t even know my own name. I cried to sleep.

First of all I’m only 11 so don’t say
"this is a piece if s**t"

They should be sun- and heat-loving, because most of them will be on the balcony or on the roof. A few small ones could be shade-loving.
I would prefer it if they all had some practical uses, such as vegetables or herbs.
Here are some that I’m planning on growing, to give you an idea of the sort of thing I want: Aloe vera, mint, cherry tomatoes, blueberries, green beans and peas, onions and garlic, lemon trees, carrots and lettuce.
Thanks in advance

I want green peppers, tomatoes..at this point I get lost. It does get full sun. I might also get a 2nd plot.

Are there vegetables that grow better together, and some that cannot be grown with others? Just help with planning a basic garden…no herbs, don’t have the experience. Help?

Can I also plant flowers? I know some are edible, which ones?

Thank you so much..I am quite excited about this.

Oh…this area got hit by tomato blight last year. So far the year has been unnaturally damp. Should I forgo tomatoes altogether?

My dad put pest moss and manure in his garden. Should I? I don’t know the PH, its in a lot where a building was tore down; lots of bits of crumbled brick, etc, in the soil.
Thanks for all the help!

I live in South Texas, and in July I plan on starting a garden. I am not sure yet if it will be flowers, herbs, vegetables, etc. What are the easiest plants to start with when creating a garden? Any tips on starting my first garden?

Me and my sister are starting a little hobby where we grow vegetables, fruits, and herbs every year. It’s very fun, but every year, some of the plants don’t show up that were there last year. Can you suggest some perennial plants (meaning they come back every year) that I can plant, so every year in addition to adding more plants to the edible garden, last years’ will also sproud. That way my garden will get bigger and bigger every year!