A Vegetable Garden in 4 easy steps

Step 1: Prepare the pot

The size of your pot depends on the size of your plant: 20-inch-diameter pots work well for tomatoes and eggplants, and 4-inch pots are great for herbs. Fill the pot with 2 inches of potting soil. Place one uncracked raw egg in the pot — as it decomposes, it will serve as a natural fertilizer — and cover with soil.