I love it! I have a feeling I am about to embark on a similar journey.. as in struggling to grow a garden in a food forest, I might be moving into a house that has a jungle for the backyard, but I have a feeling it will be a good challenge for me!
I am also learning to navigate new plants, here we have such a different climate than I have ever lived in.. instead of apple trees we have coffee, instead of peach, i have banana! but recently i have figured out how to make everything grow here, it is amazing! I say that until i move into my house with more shade than sun!! (maybe i will cut some trees though haha!)