A container garden can be used to grow food as well as ornamentals. Some edibles are pretty enough to be considered ornamental, with the bonus of being able to eat them.

There are actually a wide range of vegetables you can use for any size of space you have.  To get started you need the appropriate pots, seeds or small plants, and some healthy soil.  Choosing suitable plants is important, as some do not grow well in containers.  Begin planting in April/May and enjoy the results all summer long.