Yeah, and some of 'em sure make a mess out of a nice plowed section of a field!
My gardens are about the same size as yours and I always fall plow and till in the spring. That way all the trash they gets turned under has a chance to compost somewhat during the fall, winter and early spring.
I always start on one side and throw the soil that way. You get more seat time also that way!!
Then next season I'll just do the opposite. That way you only have one furrow to deal with when done.
I always till in the spring and the and tiller then does a fine job of closing that last furrow.
All the clods, by that time have pretty well settled down and eroded to the point where tilling just a joy with the improved and smoother clod free surface on which to operate,
I only till what I plan to plant at that time.
Potatoes go in first, by just pushing them into the fresh till and then hilling them up. Works great for me!
Also, you'd be surprised how good the garden looks after following adhering to that regimen every season.
Your mileage may vary
Have fun!!
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