Great questions! I've been working on answers to some of them. And you gave me a few new questions to answer. Thanks! I'll keep everyone updated on my progress with my book writing. Regarding premium soil, that's difficult depending on the location of the homestead. I'm trying to make as much of my own as I can. Heavily amending with composted animal manure. Heavy mulching, chop and drop nitrogen fixers in my food forest. My soil sucks here in Florida, but where I grew up in Michigan, You could drop any seed in the ground. And it would grow as fast as a weed. Soil was so much better up in the Midwest.

I have a few answers here:

Our Frugal Florida Homestead

12 Questions to Ask Before You Start Homesteading - Our Frugal Florida Homestead

If you’re considering homesteading, make sure you ask the right questions before you start so you can create a satisfiying lifestyle.

You've inspired another blog post!☺️ Writing these articles helps me refine my book content. Thanks, and I hope this helps you and others learning about homesteading.