On 28 Oct 2003 07:25:37 -0800, (superstar_etta) opined:

I want to plant my first veggie garden on the side of my house and
would like some suggestions as to a good reference book or website to
give me a place to start (austin/zone specific). I have no experience
with planing outside but have been very sucessfull with houseplants.
I understand that I need to prepare the soil and think that now is the
time to begin to have it all ready for the beginning of next year. So
any direction would be very helpful including the best places to buy
materials. Thanks.

There is a book by J.Howard Garrett and Malcolm Beck on growing vegetables in
Texas. You should find more info on Garrett's website, www.dirtdoctor.com