Sounds like we have found a great new place to meet and talk with people of similiar mindsets. I am new here also. Will be trying my hand at chickens and rabbits this spring. And plan on a bigger garden as well. This year I put a very small one out. Tomatoes, cukes, zucchini, and well, that's it. Neighbor grows Silver Queen corn, and I won't have to worry about that! Also looking forward to canning, and dehydrating.