Grandpa is in his late 80's now and likes to plant flowers and vegetables for our tenants... the personal touch.Owning and managing residential property takes a certain type of personality and commitment.

In Utah I'm trying to keep all the vegetation alive, in Michigan I'm trying to keep it cut back.

Take out vegetable drawers and wash in warm water, dry and replace.

This was not his land but back in those days it was not unusual to barter with the neighbors to work it for them so he could grow the vegetables that he loved.

I realize that there are city regulations regarding vegetation.

if there is income -- you can get USDA ( business loan ) -- pretend that you will a farmer for few years -- OR have seller get loan on that portion of farm acres -- and give to you to fix up the house and pay up back taxes -- meanwhile have your current house on market for sale -- now go buy that fixed up house and move in -- then --if you wish, divide the land in several small parcels and sell at some profit and pay off the loan -- keep 30 -50 acres FREE and Clear for your future -- Retirement income -- you can lease one or two acres parcel to local people to grow their own vegetables --You are No Longer a Farmer.

Romantic" - Outdated and overrun with vegetation."

In fact, my dog may eat your vegetables when he gets bored and hungry, or I may spray bug spray or weed and feed around my house to get rid of pests and weeds and end up killing your entire garden.

We have chickens, goats, sheep, and a large vegetable garden.  

From a business standpoint, the company wouldn't care, as moonlighting isn't against any rules.Ironically, I've had a vegetable business on the side in the past, and all my bosses/colleagues knew about that and thought it was cool.