Seriously?

Today I looked over a book a friend let me borrow.  I have to say it was quite depressing.  The writer went on and on about having the perfect soil temperature and pH and a whole book of what to do to make your plants happy.  I almost gave up gardening before I even started!  SO, my new advice to myself and to you all:  Don't take gardening so seriously.  IT IS SUPPOSED TO BE FUN!  In that spirit, here is the funniest picture that was in that book.

The author is talking about cutting stalks and vegetation to make them break down more quickly.  Notice the huge machete?  Is that truly necessary?