hi reunite..
yeah it can be a full time job..but it doesn't have to be work..
the best is to start with something you really want and learn with a small plot..
there are lots of time saving things you can do but you can't skip the basics
good dirt, sun and water, viable seed or root stock... after that it is all fine tuning
what were you going to start with?
and have you ever grown stuff before?
and hey..did you ever figure out what that bush on steroids was?