Welcome to Garden.org Kimberly! I couldn't be as different from your climate if I tried but one thing I have learned over the years as a gardener is that you can never go wrong starting for information on local conditions at the state specific extension service. Here is yours for Florida:
http://solutionsforyourlife.uf...
Explore some of the forums here on Garden.org, chat with other gardeners, the more you look the more you will find to get help, information and make new friends. Good luck!
