1. Yes
2. 50' x 125' a total of 45 raised beds.
3. A little of everything really. We can grow year round here which is a big plus
4. Yes. Can, dehydrate, freeze dry and freezer. I have also crocked somethings in the past, but not a big fan down in the south.
5. Every day life is mainly 3, but in an emergency we are looking at 18 total so far, but the kids having kids has not finished yet. A couple have not even startrd. . . We also have 5 fruit trees along with blackberries, blueberries and a pecan.
6. Yes. I save seeds for the following harvest along with buying new seeds to introduce and see how it goes.