I hope this page will inspire you to plant some herbs and veggies in whatever space you might have. It is a real thrill for me to take my bowl and scissors out to the porch to gather my salad. Many of the flowers I grow such as nasturtiums and pansies are edible and go right in the bowl along with the lettuce, spinach, arugula, chives, onions and basil. New Zealand Spinach grows prolifically and vines its way across pots, softening the outlines and creating a wholly satisfying garden out of a collection of containers. One of the reasons I like growing my own herbs is that I can have unusual varieties.
Oregano can be Greek rather than Italian and the varieties of basil seem endless.
Mint is manageable in a container of its own when it would have taken over a garden patch. I like to use pocket planters, sometimes called strawberry pots, for herbs as well as berries. Be sure to plant something vertical like lavender or sage in the top section for an attractive shape. At my local farmer's market, salad and herb baskets are sold. However, I do like their portability.