How I did it: Drew out my garden plans (a bit ambitious- 600 sq ft!), borrowed a friend's tiller, mixed in manure, went seed shopping, bought plants at the farmer's market, planted, watered, tried to keep the pests away and waited ... then I ate and ate and cooked away!

Lessons & tips: For first time gardening, I would suggest buying plants instead of starting from seed indoors.  Sow seeds outside or buy plants.  Growing baby plants inside and then acclimating them to outdoors was a bit much for a first time gardener! 

Resources: http://www.seedsofchange.com/garden_center/browse_category.aspx?id=1

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/

http://www.vegetable-gardening-online.com/organic-vegetable-garden.html

Aug 25, 10:42AM PDT | 2 comments | 7 cheers