On Thu, 29 Jul 2004 15:14:32 -0600, dan wrote:

I would like to learn, starting from almost total gardening ignorance,
how to grow a substantial percentage of my family's diet in my back
yard.
Any suggestions on good books or other educational resources?

Any comments on Bartholomew's "Square Foot Gardening" or Jeavon's
"Grow More Vegetables"?

I like Square Foot Gardening. It's a good place to start, with plenty of
information, and well thought-out advice about how to garden logically and
efficiently. I've adopted the system for my garden and use the 4 X 4 foot beds.