Hello Kelly,

Congratulations on the land purchase.  You must be very excited. Where to begin - what an important question.  While we're waiting for spring to come, you have the opportunity to do several critical tasks.  First, you can determine how much sun you have. The rule of thumb is that 6 hours of direct, unfiltered sunlight a day is needed for most vegetables and flowers.

You also can decide if you'd like to use raised beds for your plants or grow your plants directly in the soil. After your research, if you decide to grow your plants directly in your soil, a soil test is critical.  The following Ohioline article has helpful information on soil testing. Choosing a Laboratory for Nutrient and Soil Health Testing | Ohioline  This spring, after the soil has thawed, would be an excellent time to do this.  You can contact your local OSU County Extension office for more information.

To help you get started, the following websites provide general information on gardening

http://plantfacts.osu.edu

A Way To Garden - Organic gardening and landscaping how-to from Margaret Roach

Good Gardening Videos - YouTube - This website vets gardening videos online for accurate, evidence-based information.  Start here rather than youtube for more reliable information
 

An important rule of gardening is to start small and if you are having fun, make it bigger.  If it feels like work, make it smaller.

Enjoy the adventure,