GARDEN TIME

We have a big yard. Quite big in fact. Only trouble is it is filled with gigantic pine trees. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE those trees. It is so nice to still see green in the dead of winter. Those trees saved our yard/house from some very damaging winds last summer as well. The only problem I have with them is that they shade my yard so a big organic garden is out of the question.
So... I put an ad up at the corner store (how rural does that sound?) asking if anyone in town had some garden space they were not planning to use. Today I got a call from an older gentleman saying he had some space for me. 5 ACRES!! It is just 10 minutes down the road. He had a rototiller and would set up some irrigation for me. All he would ask for in return is some cucumbers and potatoes. Can you believe this?
So of course I have been thinking most of the morning if I can actually do this. Of course I wouldn't want 5 acres but I could have the garden of my dreams. I could plant enough food for my little family of 3 and have plenty to spare for my 3 grown daughters and their families as well. It sounds so promising. I am excited just thinking about it. But then... there is the work that comes with it. Am I up to it? I am still struggling with my iron and all the tiredness that comes with it. What to do?