It's not too hard - just have to find maybe 2-3 acres somewhere.

I setup a garden a couple years ago. Right now, we have a 40x50' plot with a fence around it. Enough room for a "fun" garden with good variety. Also, we've put in 4 apple trees. Won't be ready for apples for maybe 2 more years. You know, my Amish neighbors here have done it right. They have no issues with the economy, continue to be self-sustaining and just are rolling along just fine. When you live "without" you don't miss it when it's gone.

Gardening isn't all that hard except for managing weeds. Hopefully this year I will use black plastic mulch sheets instead of constantly digging up weeds in the early year.

The best part of gardening is giving away your extra produce. I'll put up a table by our road and share cucumbers, squash, and other stuff with neighbors for free.