I found this web site for Square Foot Gardening which is actually a bit strange in itself, but the concept stuck with me. I constructed my box today, and will be mixing up my soil in the morning with the help of the hubby.
Here’s the box, and the yard that is all torn up and ready for the box, some grass, flowers, etc.

I am going to plant mostly herbs, some tomatoes, and maybe some beets and carrots, baby size, for salads and stuff. I am so sick of not having any basil and cilantro on hand at any time, and then finding none at the market. We are also going to grow some peppers, especially jalapeños, which are a must for salsa fresca which is the only salsa I really like. Oh, and some shallots, onions, garlic, and scallions too. Most of these won’t show up this year, but that’s ok, I never really have trouble finding them in the market.
Since this is my first garden, ever, I thought this concept was a good one for me. The box is only 4’x4′, so it’s very compact. We’ll see what happens.