Even though much around it looks quite dead, this beautiful little Australian violet blooms in my courtyard garden. The bloom is barely one inch wide and stands on a stem about 4 inches tall looking like a lovely woman with her hair blowing back in the breeze. Most of my herbs did fairly well in the extended winter we had this year even with several freezes. That's what I love about rosemary, epsecially. It takes all the extremes Florida can throw at it and still does well.

Fresh Veggies from your own small space garden

No matter how small your yard, or even if you don't have one, you can grow some of your own fresh produce and herbs. I have many books on the subject and have been gardening for decades. It's a wonderful thing to do with your kids...they are more likely to try, eat and like something they actually raised.
Here's an awesome on line site:
http://www.sunset.com/garden/fruits-veggies/small-space-vegetable-gardens-00400000044403/