Hey there foodies. This year is my first year of Grownup Living that I think I'll be able to grow a few things for eating. Last year my apartment didn't have a balcony, and I tried to grow a tomato plant and a pepper plant but 3 hours of afternoon sun wasn't cutting it. This year, I've got a balcony that gets morning and some early afternoon sun, so I'm not sure if I can grow tomatos (my greatest dream) or not, so does anyone have any advice? Any veggies that grow well in pots on somewhat limited sunlight? I'm also thinking of growing herbs (probably oregano and basil), though my last basil died thanks to an infestation of damn spider mites. Anyone got a way to get of those beasts? (I live in SoCal so I can pretty much plant whenever. No frost worries )

I think I've eaten Nasturtium! My dad recommended spinach or lettuce, so I think I'll plant that, a basil, and just give a tomato plant a shot this year. I've got a lavender plant that's doing great (you barely have to remember to water them).