First things to do

Before we consider anything, we need to look into planting some trees.

Nut trees...

• almonds
• pecans
• Umbrella English walnuts
• Black walnuts
• hazelnut bushes

 ....on the south end of the woods, cuz they grow well in the woods.

Fruit trees...

• Apples - 3-6 varieties
• Plums
• Pears
• Apricots
• Cherries

.... on the north by the road, that's the top of the hill.

Fruit trees would get tons of sun on top the hill, and help hold the water table up a bit more. The blossoms will look awesome in spring and help draw pollinators, who will hopefully stop and pollinate our garden too. 

Maybe blackberry, raspberry for fencing all along the west border.

At home over this first winter we can work on some things too...

• make bottle bricks
• make frames for temporary walls and critter structures
• Make things for the cat corral
• hoard stuff for building

We need to test stuff, too ---

• Test the soil in various areas. 
• Test the water in the stream for pesticides and herbicides.
• Test for radon in the building area

Plant buckwheat and/or oats - they're good for developing soil

(to be continued...)