I'm new to this site, and also am currently planning a small patio garden. Thank you for the previously mentioned tips on which vegetables to grow. I have great morning sunlight for my patio, and was planning on growing round carrots, cucumbers and maybe radishes. I like the idea of peppers as well! Is there anything further I should know before starting, other than the boxes and caretaking? I haven't grown anything in this area (Zone 5b) before, and I'd like this to not be a futile effort!