"superstar_etta" wrote in message
om...
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.

1. Stay away from 'Dillo dirt for a veggie garden.
2. Make the decision early whether to go organic or not. Shop accordingly.
3. Full sun is mandatory. Not partial, dappled, or kind of shaded. Full.
4. (Don't tell anyone else this one) Howard Nursery is full of great plants
and advice, as well as being local and good people.