Best way to get really good gardening advice is from nearby green-thumb neighbors or local garden center. They will know the ins and outs of when and how to plant veggies, herbs (hard to plant spices in NC :0 ). Much will depend on how much sun you get, orientation of cultivatible land, prevailing wind ,tree protection, local deer issues, etc. IOW, your micro biota. Nice neighbors will usually dig up extra plants for you...gardeners are generous. Compost and manure for soil amendment vital if former owners didn't do it.