How to prepare a garden without a plow or tiller?

K M: How to prepare a garden without a plow or tiller?
My dad’s tiller is broken, and I want to surprise him by getting his garden ready for planting before father’s day. Is there any way to do so without a plow or tiller? As you can probably tell, I know nothing about this sort of thing. Thanks in advance!

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Answer by bruedwards
dig the soil over with a fork or shovel.