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TenderFoot 6/10/2018, 10:56 am

Hi. I have just become a member and hope to learn a bunch of stuff from all the pros here. I have have been a pretty-much unsuccessful SFG for years. I started with Mel's book and did SFG for a few years, gave it a rest and now I'm starting it again.
A little about me: Living in Zone 8, South Louisiana, St. Tammany Parish(North of New Orleans-across from Lake Pontchartrain).
Right now I have the following planted: 3 tomato varieties(1 plant each), 1 cucumber bush(huge), 2 bell pepper, 1-banana pepper, 1 zucchini, 1 cantelope, and 1 small watermelon plant. All on raised bed except for watermelon plant. It is alone on another plot.
That's about it. I hope to learn a lot from all of you at SFG.

Thank you,
TenderFoot

countrynaturals 6/10/2018, 11:49 am

and $glad you\'re here$ from Northern California, TenderFoot. Like you, I started with the original SFG, took a few years off (while we moved around a lot), then came back when we settled, and started back with the ANSFG method. Looking forward to hearing about your latest efforts. geek

**sanderson** 6/10/2018, 11:58 am

Hi Tenderfoot, Welcome to the Forum from California! $glad you\'re here$

Are you trying the All New SFG method this time? Why do you think your prior gardening efforts were pretty much unsuccessful ? We are here to help.

PS. Being that far south I am thinking you must be in a warmer or more tropical Zone like 9B or 10. ??

**Scorpio Rising** 6/10/2018, 2:55 pm

Welcome, Tenderfoot! I did the old SFG in the late 80’s early 90’s, it was very successful, one 4x4.

Now I am doing ANSFG, with a variety of beds.

What issues did you run into? Pests? Disease? Under performing plants? Timing issues? Do tell! Can’t wait to hear about your upcoming successes!

**AtlantaMarie** 6/11/2018, 6:53 am

Hi Tenderfoot. Welcome from Atlanta, GA!

We're all here to help this time.... :-) And the ALL NEW SFG is SOOOOO much easier!

TenderFoot 6/11/2018, 1:10 pm

countrynaturals wrote: and $glad you\'re here$ from Northern California, TenderFoot. Like you, I started with the original SFG, took a few years off (while we moved around a lot), then came back when we settled, and started back with the ANSFG method. Looking forward to hearing about your latest efforts.

I am still using the old version mainly because I did'nt know of the newer version. I guess there is a new version. I will check the site. Someone sent me a reply and said the ANSFG was easier. I will probably use it newt year.
Thank you for your reply.

ispinwool 6/11/2018, 1:28 pm

$glad you\'re here$

I'm 'restarting' too...so far so good.
There's TONS of good reading on here...if you don't see an answer you
need, just ask. Someone on here will know.

**sanderson** 6/12/2018, 12:01 am

Don't forget the Search feature! Very Happy

TenderFoot 6/12/2018, 9:25 am

sanderson wrote:Hi Tenderfoot, Welcome to the Forum from California! $glad you\'re here$

Are you trying the All New SFG method this time? Why do you think your prior gardening efforts were pretty much unsuccessful ? We are here to help.

PS. Being that far south I am thinking you must be in a warmer or more tropical Zone like 9B or 10. ??

You are correct. I am in Zone 9.

**Kelejan** 6/13/2018, 12:35 am

$glad you\'re here$ Tenderfoot happy hi

from Kelejan in British Columbia :canada:

I almost started with the original version of SFG but was saved by going on the Internet and finding that I no longer had to dig down into the earth to build my bed. That was a lifesaver as my land has loads of rocks hiding under the surface and is impossible to dig.

Ask lots of questions and I am sure you will be more successful.

PS No question is too dumb. Very Happy

I know.

**sanderson** 6/13/2018, 3:10 am

TenderFoot wrote:
sanderson wrote:. . Being that far south I am thinking you must be in a warmer or more tropical Zone like 9B or 10. ??
You are correct. I am in Zone 9.

You can change your Avatar info to Zone 9 or I can.

TenderFoot 6/14/2018, 1:33 pm

sanderson wrote:
TenderFoot wrote:
sanderson wrote:. . Being that far south I am thinking you must be in a warmer or more tropical Zone like 9B or 10. ??
You are correct. I am in Zone 9.
You can change your Avatar info to Zone 9 or I can.

I just changed it. I have to get used to this site. I did that change pretty easy. Surprised myself.
FYI I ordered and will receive the 2nd edition of SFG. I heard it makes some things easier. I will find out.

Thank you for your help. If I become a pest, please let me know. My skin is pretty thick. I don't get insulted easy.
Have a great day!!

**sanderson** 6/14/2018, 1:37 pm

We are here to help get you going and keep going! Very Happy

BlackjackWidow 6/16/2018, 10:53 am

Hiya Tenderfoot! $glad you\'re here$ Looking forward to seeing pics and hearing about your journey.

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