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From: kev@voder.UUCP (Kevin Hoskins)
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Subject: Re: NEW GARDENER
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>  I'm a new gardener....
>  1)  Is it too late to start planting flowers/vegetables from seeds.
>     I would appreciate any info.... 

Well, my recommendation to you is to purchase a copy of 

          "Square Foot Gardening" by Mel Bartholemew.

This book is published by Rodale Press and details how any one can 
"produce" a very satisfactoy garden 
on a small area of soil. Also included are techniques that can be 
used to grow vegies through out the year. (Yes, even in a snowy Chicago
January.)

Two other items you should be aware of. Make an inquirey to your local
public television station (WTTW) about whether they broadcast a program
with the same title as the book. It is a very useful program in which 
Mel highlights some important points in his book. 

The other thing to do is write to him. He will send you a pamphlet with 
more useful suggestions to help you achieve the best production from 
your squarefoot garden. He even includes a small sample of packaged seeds
to get you started! I do not have his address handy, but you should be 
able to reach him through his publisher or WGBH television in Boston 
(they handle his half-hour program).

Have fun with your new garden.