"Square Foot Gardening" by Mel Bartholomew

Mel Bartholomew is inspirational.  At the NJ Garden Show, he lectured on his square foot gardening method (and signed my book!).  The square foot method is do-able in the space I have.  The idea of abandoning planting in rows and the work that larger gardens entail is very appealing.  Mel is specific in his recommendations and explains techniques very well. There is an abundance of good information here. This is an excellent beginner's guide to a manageable vegetable garden that will produce from late spring through the autumn.