>> The mice love the lawn tractor, and cost me an armature/magneto assembly (chew-chew-chew). This was the first time they got into the tille. <<

Yeah, mice are pesky. *ponder* You might want to get treated seeds for the garden, because they'll dig and eat things like corn.

>> And thank you: I have enjoyed returning to gardening after a long hiatus. <<

It's good to get back. I was out planting flowers today. :D