Great warning and word of caution Kookie! On June 6, 2011 I went to the emergency room at our local hospital due to a bite that displayed the rash and distinctive ring. The doctor told me that it takes two to three weeks from being bitten by a tick until you display the rash and ring. Blood work was negative for Lyme disease however I was put on Amoxicillin for 21 days (every six hours around the clock)and told to return and repeat the blood work in three weeks. I don’t even have a garden, but have found ticks on me just out walking my Bella! The ticks are very heavy this year here in New Hampshire as well. Take care all.