We are supposed to be zone 8 but I disagree whoever put that map out. I think 7 is more accurate.

The strawberries were actually some leftover plants that I planted on a whim. Large weeds grew over them and I forgot they existed until I send the chickens through. Apparantely the strawberries feel at home there and are covering the forest floor. That is a good thing because these young trees are not able to produce/drop enough leaves yet to make their own cover.

Since then I just plant random things in between the trees.

I really want to send the pigs in to turn it over just for a little bit. The trees are still a bit too thin to take a on a butt-scratching pig. Maybe next year although we are not sure if we have pigs then. We still have a tiny bit of beef, a moderate amount of pork and plenty of chicken in the freezer. This year we will add our two bucks and at least the large pig.
So in terms of meat I don't think we need them next year.