My dad and I built this raised-bed garden last year on a slab of concrete that could not be removed. Tomatoes are the best bang for the buck in a small urban space like this because of the huge difference in taste between store bought and home grown, and of course the cost, which tops $4 per pound for heirloom.

I ordered seeds for 10 varieties of heirlooms, including ....



We are just waiting for them to turn ripe.