"cloud dreamer" wrote in message
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Hud wrote:
I live in Ohio (zone 5) and I'm starting a small vegetable garden in the
backyard this year. It is 7'x8'. I figure it is wise to start small the
first year and, if all goes well, increase it's size next year. I've
never gardened before - ever. The only thing I've done so far is dig up
the garden with a shovel. I got rid of all the grass sod and several
rocks. The soil is mostly clay, so I'm going to add some sand and good
dark soil. I will either rent or buy a tiller. I figure after the garden
is tilled all I have to do is plant. I figure the end of May to be good
for that. Does anyone know any good vegetable gardening websites? I'm
particularly interested in zone 5 gardening. I'm looking forward to
participating in this group.

I can recommend a great little book that despite all the other gardening
books I've bought over the years, I find myself going back to this little
treasure for information year after year. It's called Vegetable Favorites
by the late Lois Hole.

http://www.amazon.com/Lois-Holes-Veg...6231201&sr=8-5

If the link is too long, just go to amazon (or any book site) and search
the title or author name. It also gives a lot of basics about your garden
without getting complicated.

..

Zone 5b in Canada's Far East.


Thanks, Cloud Dreamer! I just bought the book on Ebay. Can't wait to read
it.