Yes, but he had to keep an eye on Luke, although at a distance, since Owen apparently has a gaffi stick up his exhaust port.
Of course he has to buy supplies once in a while. Every "strange old hermit" does. Part and parcel of the hermit facade is you don't socialize much, and you sure don't want people coming by your house for a chat.
Farmers are more social, at least on this planet.