Wonderful information on your web site!
I am just getting started on replanting our yard with edibles. Much of the yard was torn up last year with construction, so it is a great opportunity. I am tired of things just looking "pretty". Any berries we get from the Elaeagnus will get eaten out of hand - no time for making preserves here!
However, we don't have the wonderful amount of space you do! You have tremendous goals for the space. I take it you aren't planning on moving anytime soon?
We are just 1/10 of a mile from the water and only about 100 feet above sea level. Soil is clay, clay, clay. I have just sent off a soil sample to a lab - I want good information before getting started. I know I will amend but I understand that clay is not always as nutrient poor as people assume.
You must have a great compost pile going. I am looking for a compost solution for our yard as we don't have room for a pile and the bins are pricey. I am determined to garden "green."
I will enjoy watching your progress. Thanks again for sharing your site.