This is something that is getting repeated here quit a bit lately. Is there some kind of book like "Not starving, For Dummies" out there. Maybe someone should start a thread of resource material.
You should have a ton of help from your local county extension office. And in many states a Master Gardener program. The whole focus is to help people get started, to learn so you can help others get started. The program is very worthwhile.
“Maybe someone should start a thread of resource material.”
The Square Foot Garden - Mel Bartholomew
The Garden Primer - Barbara Damrosch
ANYTHING by Rosalind Creasy (Edible Landscaping, growing in small spaces and containers, etc.)
How to Grow More Food (On Less Land) - John Jeavons
For starters...
These are all books I cut my gardening teeth on. And I’ve never looked back. :)
I also see that ‘Gardening for Dummies’ can be had at Amazon.com for $1.99; score! :)
Or go to the library for any of the suggestions I listed. No sense spending any more money on books when your tax dollars already pay for your library. ;)