40 years back, before Medical MJ was ever spoken of seriously, it was not as easy to grow your own without worrying on being discovered. Those in rural areas had a big advantage, but still had to be aware. There is always some nosy neighbor watching, from behind an old lace curtain.
You are a unique user in that you are self disciplined about driving and you aren’t growing in hopes of selling as a way to pay your bills.
“it was not as easy to grow your own without worrying on being discovered”
Or having mischievous teenagers like me and my friends sneak into your backyard and steal your plants. lol