Renting a rototiller was totally the solution to my overwhelmed-by-the-garden blues. We booked it for the day but were done tilling four beds in well under an hour — really I would say 30 min of work (all done by Mike — with many thanks).
When I posted this on Facebook, one friend responded, “Nothing beats a little horsepower. #guysolution” — I agree. It was truly impressive what a little gasoline and four rotating blades could do.
I even planted carrots this evening. More will be planted this week but I am still so sore from yesterday’s work that I had to take some back medication tonight. Short week this week, at least!