By Jim McCausland, Sunset senior garden writer

My daughter-in-law Melissa (that's her harvesting 'Seascape' strawberries below) was surprised that I complain about space limitations in my garden: I have a big lot, but only a fraction of it gets enough sun to support the fruits and veggies that I love. My solution? Raised beds: They produce more food in less space than almost any other kind of garden.

But what if you don't have space for even raised beds? How do you grow food on a pocket patio, deck, rooftop, or houseboat?

We’d love to see your solutions, especially if you’re a new gardener. Do you use big pots? Planter boxes? Hanging baskets? Email us a picture of what you’re growing, and don’t be shy—include a shot of yourself too.

If you live in California or the Southwest, send the email to Sharon at cohoons@sunset.com. If you live in the Pacific Northwest or mountain states, send it to Jim at mccauslandj@sunset.com. And if you live in Hawaii, send it to Kathy Brenzel at brenzelk@sunset.com.

We can’t wait to see your successes!