> THURSDAY looks like a good day to pull out my leaf vacuum and mulcher!!!!

It's about 20 to 25 pounds, carried by a shoulder strap.   It does a great job of turning leaves into rich, garden bed improving mulch for winterizing beds, for softening spring bed planting and for keeping growing soil cool in the summer.   I can go through about 200 gallons a year.

It's been awhile since I was allowed to handle that weight.   Now, gardening is a way for me to rebuild strength and stamina.   I'm actually getting a lot of things done while my wife is on her mission.   

Cheers.   Life is good.   What will next summer's garden look like?