Thanks everyone for the nice comments. Here are a few things I will do different next year:
1. Grow half as many crops and more of them. Long rows, keep it simple.
2. Larger effort to prepare the soil before planting anything
3. IRRIGATION: Don't water everyday, 6" emitters instead of 12", water all circuits at the same time so pump does not kick on and off, use springs not rubber bands at end of drip tape.
4. BUGS: totally underestimated this problem! Next time, hit early with organic mixes, nuk with seven at 1st sign of trouble and often
5. I'm going to focus on what worked and what we ate. Potatoes, beans, onions, peppers, carrots, cantaloupe.
Steve, I am turning my attention to my next project: solar power. That said, you have me wondering about a possible fall/winter garden. Maybe something real small I could work on the side. What 1 or 2 things would you suggest I could grow over the fall/winter as an experiment? When would you plant them? Do you have any suggested videos on fall/winter gardens that might help me get started?
Thanks!
David