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I tried to take all your advice - honestly I'm not exactly sure what some of it was about but I'm still researching to figure out what it means. I had never heard of Gardenate so big thanks for that tip. Found out I am in zone 8a. I am originally from a major city and did not grow up with gardening on my mind so please excuse my ignorance. Last year I tried to plant some wild flowers - only weeds grew. But I didn't know they were weeds so I was pretty happy and super proud till all the born and raised country people saw them and said they were weeds.(they still laugh about that ) By that time I was so proud of my "soon to be flowers" that I was in complete denial and refused to dig them up. I just kept watering them and talking to them. Finally after accepting they were just weeds I was pretty bummed 
But I'm back on the horse. 
That is also one of the reasons I decided to use planters and pots so that my dirt would be weed free. I noticed some organic soil at the local gardening store ($8-12/bag) since the miracle grow is not recommended should I try this? I am determined to plant them asap as they are no longer standing up straight (kinda slumped down). I got the mulch - (Viagro red) but now I'm thinking that pretty red color though decorative is probably not good for my dreams of an organic lifestyle. does it matter? should I have gotten the black mulch instead?
my poor little strawberry plants are going to die if i don't take quick action. I caught a sale and got 2 Bonnie strawberry plants and two Bonnie cherry tomato plants. 2 weeks ago. 
I've been stuck trying to figure out the proper planting techniques. i want to use planters and miracle grow (also on sale) but from what I've seen online I think I need way more strawberry plants for that. I think I need 18" of space per plant. please tell me anything you can. I have a bunch of various seed packets ( peas, carrots, all beans, all melons, corn, flowers ) but I can never seem to plant any thing. This year I really want a garden but its hard to know what to do first. I want a raised garden on my outdoor deck. I have 5 pallets as the base and some bricks made with notches for 2x4's. I need to figure out what to plant and how so I don,t miss the growing time again. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.