re: NEW Garden Help needed

Guys, that is some amazing information and greatly appreciated. I live in Chackbay. From what you all are telling me I am in a better spot than what I thought. I know it will be expensive but I think the quicker way to get it started early is to get peat moss, which I was planning on doing next weekend. I didn't want to do that without asking first.
Does the lawn care services in and around area sell or give you compost? I also have a lot of trees in my back yard that I can start a compost pill this winter. I also have neighbors that have cattle where I may be able to get manure from. Would rabbit manure work just a well? I have a couple friend that raise rabbits and I am sure they will not mind me going clean some up for them.