Hi Emily. I'm a moderator here at Work it, Mom! and I'm just dropping by to say: Welcome! It’s nice to meet you. Like you, I'm a pretty keen gardener and, like you, I'm a brown thumb always looking to learn more! I'm in Tallahassee, FL, so not far from you and in the same 8b zone. Here's a group you might like to check out:
http://www.workitmom.com/group_greenies