ive read that you can only can veggies in a pressure canner but my mom told me that you can use a water bath canner if you hold the boiling temp long enough

Becky Jo  what are you wanting to can .

It depends on what you want to can.  Tomatoes are ok in a hot water bath, most other veges are not.  A really must have canning book for the beginner through the advanced canner is:  http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=balls+blue+book&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=3503217375&ref=pd_sl_41v6vncxsg_e

And some really great canning websites (and these are just a couple):

 http://canningusa.com/TableofContentsGeneralBook5.htm

http://www.freshpreserving.com/pages/guides/320.php

 was hopeing to can peas carrots ruttabagas and parsnips next year

 If this is for next year & you watch now, places like CAL stores will be clearancing pressure canners soon.  That's where I got mine.