Yeah I think a raised bed is the way to go if you have limited space. You can build one from cedar boards pretty easily or buy a kit. The key is finding a spot that gets at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. For soil you want a mix of topsoil compost and some vermiculite or perlite for drainage.

Tomatoes and peppers do great in raised beds because the soil warms up faster in spring. You also want to think about watering a drip system on a timer works really well. I started with two beds a few years ago and ended up adding two more. The biggest lesson for me was not to overcrowd the plants they need room to grow.

Also plant things you actually like to eat I made that mistake with zucchini and had way too much. Mulching helps keep the weeds down and retains moisture. Straw or shredded leaves work great. You should also consider companion planting basil near tomatoes for example. Start small this season and see how it goes you can always expand next year.

I would suggest starting with a Yamaha FG800 or a Fender CD-60S. Both are solid entry level guitars that stay in tune well and feel comfortable to play. The most important thing is to get a guitar that is properly set up with low action so your fingers don't hurt too much when you press down the strings.

Start with basic open chords like G C D Em and Am. Practice switching between them slowly. You can find free chord charts online. Spend ten minutes a day practicing chord changes and strumming patterns. The key is consistency not long practice sessions. I used JustinGuitar when I started his beginner course is free and well structured.

Also learn a few simple songs right away it keeps you motivated. Horse With No Name by America is literally two chords the whole song. Dont worry about reading music just focus on chords and rhythm. Once you get comfortable you can start exploring fingerpicking and barre chords. One more tip keep your guitar out of the case and on a stand where you can see it. You will pick it up way more often during the day.