Back to Alex's original question here, as Ann said above, down here in FL this is the most active time of year for gardening. We plant our veggies starting in September and grow right through the winter months. I post something on ATP most days.
It's too darn hot for the most part in summer. All I do is prune a bit and blow off the walkways with the leafblower so we can still pass through. Then go float around in the pool.
Alex, have you thought of a job at a nursery or garden center at one of the big box stores? It's always a great thing to be able to work at something you're also interested in.