Thank you Leonidas.

Planning ahead is the reason for this thread. I like the idea of an orchard but not the idea of the cost to get started. I have been studying up on grafting and rootstock. I also have started a worm farm by shredding old bills and newspapers and having Lori save the coffee grounds. I am going to order a couple pounds of red wigglers once the dollar a bag composted manure and peat moss are in season. I think in about a week or two.

I know this post is all over the place but for the most part I am interested in input on the self supplied energy part.

Do you have experience with fruit trees. I dont like the idea of spraying. I would prefer to grow organicly...