New House, New Garden - Major help needed!

Hi there all... blank canvas... what to do???
I just did a bit of gardening for the 1st time today at a new house I moved into. Good fun, really.
I never thought I'd say that! The last tenant obsessively kept upto this amazing garden I've been
left with, until his health deteriorated. And now... it's a bit of a mess...

The potatos flowers are about the size of the conifers, and alot of the veg has rotted. And I think
one of the cabbages may have broken a size world record. It's unreal. I thought it was a statue
when I first saw it :eek:

So where to start here people? I'm going to strip it all, totally. But what to put there? I'm complete newbie.
The space is reasonably sized back garden. I want to grow vegetables. But flower wise? What would you
all recommend??? I like exotic, odd, and giant flowers. Something a little unusual.

Any other help would be so appreciated!!! :thumb:

 

Post a few photos then we can give you ideas.

 

Ah, good idea! I'll put some up tomorrow. :D