I grow herbs all year long, but I didn't plant anything else this year. I have grown some items in small quantities, but it's just not worth it to me right now.
It's expensive just in dirt. Lol, chit just doesn't grow good in sand and believe it or not alot of stuff can't handle this sun for 10-12 hours, got have some shade too. The best location is where it can get all the morning sun and up til about 1-2 pm then in the shade the rest of the day. That's what my herbs get, but just there's not enough room for anything else.
I enjoy growing the herbs though.