Missing "friends"

This is the time of year, I would start pruning the tomato plants and flowers in order to guarantee a "tasty" and colorful early fall in my garden. And for 11 years, Gabe was my gardening buddy. I miss the "awe" in staring at a dwarf trumpet plant white flower, the satisfaction of caring for the yearly bed of lilies, coneflowers and black eyes daises and cutting zinnias for the dining room. BUT I do not miss cleaning up the flower and veggie beds come October!