The seven easiest vegetables to grow at home

FALLBROOK – Rising costs at the supermarket and worries about unhealthy pesticides or preservatives on foods has led many people to start a vegetable garden at home.

Growing vegetables is easier than one would think. Plus, one doesn’t need an expansive plot of land to grow a garden. Many popular varieties can be grown right in containers or in compact spaces. Here are several suggestions of some vegetables that are the easiest to grow, perfect for one’s first attempt at a food-based garden.

Tomatoes

While commonly considered vegetables, tomatoes are actually fruits. But tomatoes can be a...