Getting the platforms set up

Well, the curse continues. I spent Tues gathering all my pots, trying to get as much mud and ants out as possible and had them ready to wash and clean. I finished one pot and the well quit again so I am without water again.

I did manage to get several bags of dirt moved over to the garden area. I was discouraged to see they were already getting overrun by ants. I sprinkled some Ortho Ant & Spider flakes and sprayed some Ortho Lawn & Garden Pest spray. I had really intended to try to stay organic but physical problems are slowing me down. I have to completely give up the garden last year so this year I am going to accept it as whatever I have to do to get it done. This area has for acres and acres been nothing but cattle land so it is teaming with ticks, ants, and every other kind of crawling critter.

I was also able to haul 6 concrete blocks over to set up and place boards across them. These are for placing the pots that are growing the vegetables so I can sit down and manage the garden. I will try to get some pics soon so you can see the layout. With my physical problems I cannot get down to ground level and must sit a great deal of the time. This is why I do the container gardening so I can do plenty and be able to take care of it all. I was hoping to get two or three sets done but my arms and legs gave out on me.

I was able to get several more pots ready for lettuce and carrots. We were expecting very heavy rain Tues night and today so I haven't seeded them yet. The seeds are so tiny they could have washed out. I will get to them tomorrow.

Oh and I finally got my Mother's Day gift of petunias potted.