Abstract: A bucket includes a base and a top defining an aperture approximating a perimeter of the base. A wall formed of a flexible material extends between the base and the top. A helical reinforcing member secures to the wall, the base, and the top and includes multiple windings approximating the perimeter of the base. A conducting element secures to the wall having a substantial portion of the conducting element extending proximate the helical reinforcing member. A light source secures to the wall and is electrically coupled to the conducting element. A power source connects to the conducting element to power the light source. A switch may selectively electrically connect the light source to the power source and may be mounted in a grip secured to the handle.

Abstract: A multipurpose garden tool and method for indoor or outdoor gardening, planting, and soil working. The tool and method incorporate the capabilities of loosening, working, furrowing, trenching, digging, removing, and replacing soil; of setting and removing plants; of weeding; of scraping, emptying, or cleaning planters, pots, and other gardening containers, especially those having tight corners; and of cutting and removing plant roots and other obstacles found in or around soil. Preferred embodiments of the tool aspect of the invention provide a generally dished blade with a highly curved, offset pointed tip for loosening and furrowing soil. Serrated blade edges for cutting of roots and other obstacles or debris are optionally provided. The method includes a procedure for loosening, furrowing, digging, and excavating soil with a single tool.