Right now is when you should be planting your vegetable garden. Most of the nurseries should have a variety of plants and they are usually available in four inch pots. One of the methods that I like to use is:

Grow at least three different varieties of the same plant if you have enough room. For example, with tomatoes you can grow a Better Boy, Celebrity, and the smaller and sweeter Cherry Tomato.

You see, sometimes some varieties, some years, decide not to perform well. This way, you have three varieties and a higher chance of having bushels of tomatoes. You can use the same concept with peppers.

Also, there is nothing wrong with adding your favorite herbs along the parameter of your vegetable garden. If you are not going to have a vegetable garden, a large pot with a variety of herbs looks terrific in a sunny spot on the patio.