One of the best short pieces I’ve read recently on the subject is No-Dig, No-Till Vegetable Gardening. Consider applying these techniques to a new garden, especially if your soil doesn’t measure up using some of the tests I’ve written about recently.
5 Easy Ways to Assess Your Soil Quick Squeeze Soil Test

There’s also an excellent piece from the University of California Master Gardener Program of Sonoma County documenting the benefits of No-Till Food Gardening.