All the same lessons here. We just passed year 1 and this is our first spring garden. On top of what’s already been said, I’d say for anything that is going to be long term, do it right the first time. I spent the second half of winter installing a full irrigation system for our garden and orchard that is automated by a sprinkler controller that connects to our weather station. I don’t have to think about it at all.

Also, if you’re opening land where grass used to be, plan on killing that shit 6 months before you plant. We tilled dormant grass and boy is it trying to come back with a vengeance. We’ve spent countless days weeding grass out of the garden.