70 hours and counting now, about to enter Year 2. Almost done with the story from what I hear.
Did you know that almost all of what I call the tier 5/platinum crafted items require one of those flowers that take multiple seasons to grow? Better get started on that. If you can figure out the Runey system you can cut a couple weeks off the grow time for those, too. I've got 6 of the 9 areas prospering now, despite the winter blues.
PS: If you're having trouble getting wood, just wait until winter and you'll get more than you'll ever need in one blizzard! I had like 50 stumps dumped onto my field, took another two weeks between me and my minion to clear it.
PPS: The mushroom character will give you random herbs if you harvest it. Likewise the mimic/fake treasure chest will give you random ores. Also, the chickens no longer have an egg monopoly, you can also get them from the ducks.







