Hello!

I recently decided that I wanted to pick up gardening, but I know nothing about gardening in Florida as I grew up in Washington. I'm really hoping to find help on the subject. As there is no soil in FL, only sand, is there something I should put down to help the flowers grow? or does anyone know of any books that would be useful to someone who absolutly has no idea on the subject? any help would be appreciated =D

Thank you