Hello from Bartlett, TN (Memphis area)

christoharris 5/5/2018, 8:19 pm

Hello all.

I have been attempting a SFG for about 7 years now and I love every second of it (except for the aphids last year - oh the aphids). The reason I started this hobby is that I wanted to taste a real tomato again - like the ones I remember from my childhood.

I look forward to learning from you all.

**AtlantaMarie** 5/5/2018, 8:33 pm

Hi Christoharris. Welcome from Atlanta, GA.

Ah, yes, the aphids. Horrid little creatures!

Please tell us more about your garden!

christoharris 5/5/2018, 8:47 pm

AtlantaMarie wrote:Hi Christoharris. Welcome from Atlanta, GA.

Ah, yes, the aphids. Horrid little creatures!

Please tell us more about your garden!

Thanks for the welcome!

I leave in what is essentially a Zero Lot Line neighborhood. I converted a flower bed into the garden about 6 or 7 years ago to 54 wonderful squares for gardening.

I have had great success with Garlic in the fall but not much else in the fall / winter.

As for the summers here, tomatoes were "iffy" until last year when I switched to determinates. I have had some success with some Japanese Cucumbers as well as squash (yellow and zucchini), raddishes, lettuce, and okra.

Trying a few new things this year - different spacing configurations on the tomatoes and I am even giving corn a try.

Wish me luck!

countrynaturals 5/5/2018, 9:06 pm

Good Luck! Aphids are my downfall, too. HATE THE LITTLE BUGGERS! Hello from Bartlett, TN (Memphis area) 671790

**sanderson** 5/7/2018, 4:08 am

Chris, Welcome to the Forum from California! $glad you\'re here$ I have what is a little bigger than a Zero Lot Line, 60' x 100'. It has been a real puzzle over the last 5 years to figure out how I could squeeze small SFG beds tucked here and there around the back yard. We love to share and see photos, so don't be shy. Very Happy

**Kelejan** 5/8/2018, 7:24 am

$glad you\'re here$ christoharris happy hi

from Kelejan in British Columbia :canada:

I think one thing you need for aphids is lots of air between the leaves and stems. I remember growing my tomatoes too close together and with moist weather that provided a haven for the little b------s.

I do hope you are enjoying your own home-grown toms.

**trolleydriver** 5/8/2018, 7:46 am

christoharrism, welcome from Ottawa, Canada.

For aphids you may want to try using yellow solo cups and vaseline traps.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jpmfz7C5bXo

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