Where do I start to learn how to create a backyard vegetable garden?

I have a roughly 20'X3' area in the backyard that would be perfect for a vegetable garden. Having grown up in the city I have very little clue about gardening.


Where do I start to gain knowledge about gardening and specifically about vegetable gardens. The vegetables/herbs/fruits I would like to grow would be tomatoes, parsely, lemons, etc. Suggestions on what is possible are also very welcome.





I am looking for recommendations on books, websites, etc.





I am in central California, USA.





Thanks very much in anticipation of your replies.





Regards!

Where do I start to learn how to create a backyard vegetable garden?
http://www.vegherb.com/





http://www.sunset.com/sunset/garden





http://www.essortment.com/in/Gardening.G...





http://www.heavenlychef.com/gardening.ht...
Reply:your local library,, and do a general search for web sites dealing with beginner gardening!!!