Good advice, for those with a windowsill in a suburban home I guess. A lightless window looking out on the well inside a 20-story apartment building - less practical.

I have plenty of room, and enjoy fresh basil all summer (and pesto all winter!) but I understand I'm the exception.

Tried growing potatoes several times - fail. They rot in the ground, or the voles eat them before I can get at them, or they just don't produce. Sigh. Back to the grocery store.