We cleared out all the grass and dirt and added a raised bed filled with compost and dirt. I planeted a variety of seeds to see what would germinate well since it only gets partial sun. Quite a few things did well. However, they building a grocery store behind our house and as soon as most things germinated they cleared the field and a hoard of grasshoppers invaded our yard and ate everything. I did plant a few chard plants that they didn't get to. So I was able to actually eat from the garden this fall.
