Oh, it's always wonderful! The kids eat bowls of the stuff which always grosses me out a little since I tend to think of this soup as that soup I use in casseroles, not as a meal all by itself but it really does taste good.
Well, in Florida you're in what, zone 9 down there? So you should be starting your tomato seeds indoors right now because I think you can plant out the plants starting next month. Unless you're going to go buy some plants in which case, nevermind. LOL! Same with the peppers.
The BEST thing to do would be to go to your county extension office and have your soil tested to see exactly what you need or don't need. If you can't do that the cow manure and tiller is as good an idea as any. Know that gardening is not one of those do it and be done with it things. It...
I LOVE Pinetree seeds!!! If you try nothing else from them, be sure to try their lettuce mix. It makes the best salad you'll ever taste. I have used their heirloom tomatoes, peppers, corn, peas, beets, lettuce, spinach and melons with nothing but success. I can tell you that I get 100%...
I have an All American 930. BIG canner. But I use it often and generally fill it up since I have lots of kids to feed. The one thing you have to remember before getting a canner this size is whether it's going to fit under your hood above the stove.