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Vego Academy

Vego Academy is an educational initiative by Vego Garden, designed to provide valuable insights and knowledge about gardening. It offers a range of resources, including expert articles, tutorials, and tips, focusing on sustainable gardening practices and innovative techniques. The academy aims to empower gardeners, from beginners to experts, with the skills and understanding needed to create thriving gardens, emphasizing the use of raised garden beds and eco-friendly methods.

Secret Gardening Hacks: Black Friday Must-Haves
Secret Gardening Hacks: Black Friday Must-Haves
As the holiday season approaches, gardeners everywhere are also gearing up for some Black Friday bargains. Big Black Friday discounts are often focused on home appliances or gadgets, but savvy gardeners know that it’s the perfect time to jump on...
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National Homemade Bread Day: A Rustic Celebration
National Homemade Bread Day: A Rustic Celebration
Hey there, fellow nature and kitchen enthusiasts! I want to alert you to an upcoming celebration: National Homemade Bread Day, it’s the perfect occasion for...
10 Creative Ways to Style Mums
10 Creative Ways to Style Mums
Whether it’s the simple garden mum sitting in its pot or the statelier iteration, with its ruffled petals in full bloom, chrysanthemums are an incredibly...
Zesty Celebration: National Lemon Cupcake Day
Zesty Celebration: National Lemon Cupcake Day
Greetings fellow gardeners! Today I want to talk about celebrating a delightful occasion - National Lemon Cupcake Day. Yes, you read that right, a full...
Dig Deep and Celebrate World Soil Day
Dig Deep and Celebrate World Soil Day
Greetings gardeners! World Soil Day is coming up on December 5th, and it's a great opportunity to dig deeper into the importance of soil in...
Top 5 Gifts Gardeners Will Love
Top 5 Gifts Gardeners Will Love
Fellow garden enthusiasts, the holiday season is fast approaching! Whether you're shopping for those green-thumbed friends in your life or treating yourself to something special,...
12 Garden Inspired Thanksgiving Recipes
12 Garden Inspired Thanksgiving Recipes
If you’re a woefully bad cook, then you know the struggle come Thanksgiving Day – and the misery that comes with trying to find a...

Garden Bed Introduction

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The Green Revolution: Why Everyone Should Have Raised Garden Beds in Their Backyard
The Green Revolution: Why Everyone Should Have Raised Garden Beds in Their Backyard
In an era marked by increasing environmental consciousness and a growing desire for self-sufficiency, the concept of raised garden beds has gained significant traction. Raised...
The Green Revolution: Why Everyone Should Have Raised Garden Beds in Their Backyard
The Green Revolution: Why Everyone Should Have Raised Garden Beds in Their Backyard
In an era marked by increasing environmental consciousness and a growing desire for self-sufficiency, the concept of raised garden beds has gained significant traction. Raised...
Starting A Legacy Garden – Out With The Old And In With The New!
Starting A Legacy Garden – Out With The Old And In With The New!
When I first started gardening four years ago, I certainly didn’t have money for expensive garden beds. I thought I was so clever to construct...
Ultimate List of Pros and Cons Of Metal Raised Garden Beds
Ultimate List of Pros and Cons Of Metal Raised Garden Beds
Raised beds have indeed revolutionized gardening, offering a practical and aesthetically pleasing solution for cultivating in limited spaces. They provide a way to contain your...
How to Edge your Garden Bed:  Surprisingly Simple Steps
How to Edge your Garden Bed: Surprisingly Simple Steps
One great way to enhance the appearance of your garden beds is by maintaining well-trimmed garden edges.  Keep reading to find step-by-step instructions on how...

Garden Bed Design and Preparation

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Growing a Goth Garden | Vego Garden
Growing a Goth Garden
Both bizarre and darkly intriguing, a goth or gothic-themed garden evokes the atmospheric quality of a Victorian novel, but without the seedier aspects.
Creative Configurations for Raised Garden Beds
Creative Configurations for Raised Garden Beds
Raised garden beds can be a true game-changer for growing healthy, bountiful crops.
Elevate Your Garden Game: How Raised Beds Can Transform Your Backyard Oasis
Elevate Your Garden Game: How Raised Beds Can Transform Your Backyard Oasis
Congratulations! You’ve made the decision to invest in raised garden beds. Where do you start? How do you know what size, type and shape of raised beds to buy? 
  
Raised Garden Bed Buying Guide
Raised Garden Bed Buying Guide
In the past few years, the popularity of raised garden beds has grown immensely due to their many benefits and styles, making them a favorite element in...

Soil and Nutrition

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Top 10 Veggies to Rock Your Fall Garden
Top 10 Veggies to Rock Your Fall Garden
Autumn's arrived my fellow horticulturalists, and that means it's time to shift gears in the garden. As summer's bounty winds down, fall offers a host...
Celebrating National Farmers Day
Celebrating National Farmers Day
As the leaves start to change color and the air gets crisp, it’s a great time to reflect on the hardworking farmers who work hard...
How Much Soil Do I Need for a Raised Garden Bed?
How Much Soil Do I Need for a Raised Garden Bed?
Transform Your Garden with DIY Gardening Soil
Transform Your Garden with DIY Gardening Soil
At Home in the Range: The Importance of Balanced Soil pH
At Home in the Range: The Importance of Balanced Soil pH
Soil Health and How to Achieve It | Vego Garden
Soil Health and How to Achieve It
Top 10 Veggies to Rock Your Fall Garden
Top 10 Veggies to Rock Your Fall Garden
Autumn's arrived my fellow horticulturalists, and that means it's time to shift gears in the garden. As summer's bounty winds down, fall offers a host...
Celebrating National Farmers Day
Celebrating National Farmers Day
As the leaves start to change color and the air gets crisp, it’s a great time to reflect on the hardworking farmers who work hard...
How Much Soil Do I Need for a Raised Garden Bed?
How Much Soil Do I Need for a Raised Garden Bed?
Filling raised beds with soil is necessary for planting, but it's also important to calculate the amount of soil needed in order to avoid waste and save money.
Transform Your Garden with DIY Gardening Soil
Transform Your Garden with DIY Gardening Soil
Creating your own soil blend can give you significantly more bang for your buck and even create healthier plants.

Plant Selection and Care

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Embracing Late Season Growth - Ornamental Grasses and Shrubs
Embracing Late Season Growth - Ornamental Grasses and Shrubs
The arrival of fall and winter unveils new seasons of growth, with stunning color palettes in our gardens. Some gardeners might argue that one of...
10 Creative Ways to Style Mums
10 Creative Ways to Style Mums
Whether it’s the simple garden mum sitting in its pot or the statelier iteration, with its ruffled petals in full bloom, chrysanthemums are an incredibly...
12 Garden Inspired Thanksgiving Recipes
12 Garden Inspired Thanksgiving Recipes
If you’re a woefully bad cook, then you know the struggle come Thanksgiving Day – and the misery that comes with trying to find a...
Poinsettia Day: Celebration of Winter’s Vibrant Blooms
Poinsettia Day: Celebration of Winter’s Vibrant Blooms
As the holiday season approaches once again, one special plant often comes to mind, bringing a splash of color to our homes and gardens: the...
A Guide to Preparing Your Garden for Winter
A Guide to Preparing Your Garden for Winter
As we enter the latter part of fall, it's the perfect time to start preparing your garden for the winter months. With a bit of...

Watering and Irrigation

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Rage Gardening: Why It’s All the Rage
Rage Gardening: Why It’s All the Rage
It’s tough to be that amicable sidekick, always annoyingly cheerful even in the darkest of times. It’s easy to be angry. In fact, it’s easy...
Vego Garden's Foodcube: The Next Generation of Self-Watering Planters
Vego Garden's Foodcube: The Next Generation of Self-Watering Planters
Greetings! If you're a garden lover like me, then you’ll be no stranger to the joys and challenges of planting your favorite veggies, herbs, or...
Ways to Save Water for Your Garden
Ways to Save Water for Your Garden
Nearly every living thing needs water to survive, and your garden is no exception. Gardening is worth it in so many ways, whether it’s for...
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Incorporating a Water Feature into Your Garden: Importance & Benefits
A well-designed garden can serve as a serene retreat, a vibrant gathering spot, and a sanctuary for wildlife. One element that can significantly enhance the...
Rage Gardening: Why It’s All the Rage
Rage Gardening: Why It’s All the Rage
It’s tough to be that amicable sidekick, always annoyingly cheerful even in the darkest of times. It’s easy to be angry. In fact, it’s easy...
Vego Garden's Foodcube: The Next Generation of Self-Watering Planters
Vego Garden's Foodcube: The Next Generation of Self-Watering Planters
Greetings! If you're a garden lover like me, then you’ll be no stranger to the joys and challenges of planting your favorite veggies, herbs, or...
Ways to Save Water for Your Garden
Ways to Save Water for Your Garden
Nearly every living thing needs water to survive, and your garden is no exception. Gardening is worth it in so many ways, whether it’s for...
Vego-Garden-Water-Feature
Incorporating a Water Feature into Your Garden: Importance & Benefits
A well-designed garden can serve as a serene retreat, a vibrant gathering spot, and a sanctuary for wildlife. One element that can significantly enhance the...

Pest and Disease Management

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Identifying & Controlling Garden Pests
No More Free Lunches Rid your garden of pesky insects that beat you to your produce   Ever walked through your vegetable garden and noticed little...
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Identifying & Controlling Garden Pests
No More Free Lunches Rid your garden of pesky insects that beat you to your produce   Ever walked through your vegetable garden and noticed little...
Organic Pest Control: Kinder and Gentler for Mother Nature
Organic Pest Control: Kinder and Gentler for Mother Nature
In nature, the insects we consider garden pests are part of the total scheme of things. When you’ve invested time, effort, and cash into cultivating...
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Preventing Disease After Heavy Rains
Too much of a good thing?What to do when heavy rains bring diseases to your garden During the summer, we see it all—blistering hot sun,...
Garden Pest Protection: What are Crap Trops and How do they Help?
Garden Pest Protection: What are Crap Trops and How do they Help?
Ever heard of plants that sacrifice themselves to save your prized veggies? It's not science fiction; it's what happens when you employ a valuable gardening technique called trap cropping.

Advanced Techniques and Innovations

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Secret Gardening Hacks: Black Friday Must-Haves
Secret Gardening Hacks: Black Friday Must-Haves
As the holiday season approaches, gardeners everywhere are also gearing up for some Black Friday bargains. Big Black Friday discounts are often focused on home...
Become a Garden Maximalist
Become a Garden Maximalist
Nature can be brutal, pretty much adhering to the Darwinist philosophy ‘survival of the fittest,’ but it doesn’t skimp. In the teeming jungles of Costa...
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Technology In The Garden
Advanced Watering Techniques for Savvy Gardeners | Vego Garden
Advanced Watering Techniques for Savvy Gardeners
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Simple Ways To Get Ready For The First Frost Of The Winter
Ways to Protect Plants from Freezing Temperatures
Ways to Protect Plants from Freezing Temperatures
Secret Gardening Hacks: Black Friday Must-Haves
Secret Gardening Hacks: Black Friday Must-Haves
As the holiday season approaches, gardeners everywhere are also gearing up for some Black Friday bargains. Big Black Friday discounts are often focused on home...
Become a Garden Maximalist
Become a Garden Maximalist
Nature can be brutal, pretty much adhering to the Darwinist philosophy ‘survival of the fittest,’ but it doesn’t skimp. In the teeming jungles of Costa...
garden-tech
Technology In The Garden
How can your smartphone help you be a better gardener? Unearthing helpful gardening apps Whether you’ve got the greenest thumb in your neighborhood, or you’re...
Advanced Watering Techniques for Savvy Gardeners | Vego Garden
Advanced Watering Techniques for Savvy Gardeners
Any experienced gardener will tell you, proper watering is the key to a lush and thriving garden.

Landscape Design and Ecological Gardening

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Victorian Gardens: Now and Forever
Victorian Gardens: Now and Forever
The Victorian era may have been codified as the era of mourning, but Victorian gardens were anything but drab. The Victorian age, eclipsed in the...
Zen Garden Techniques
Zen Garden Techniques
Does the screeching squirrel outside your yard need a chill pill? Do you find yourself blowing up at the slightest inconvenience? If so, then both...

Green Pen Project

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Cultivating a Haven: Gardening for Wildlife
Introduction: In today's increasingly urbanized world, green spaces are not just aesthetically pleasing but also essential for supporting biodiversity and maintaining ecological balance. Gardens, whether...
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Troubleshooting Seed Germination Issues
It can be so frustrating when you have started seeds and for some reason, a certain variety or type of seed just won’t germinate for...
Ways to Save Water for Your Garden
Ways to Save Water for Your Garden
Top 5 Companion Plants for Your Garden
Top 5 Companion Plants for Your Garden
Choosing the Best Plants for Your Garden
Choosing the Best Plants for Your Garden
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Captivating Cultivars: Beyond Red Kitchen Tomatoes
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Cultivating a Haven: Gardening for Wildlife
Introduction: In today's increasingly urbanized world, green spaces are not just aesthetically pleasing but also essential for supporting biodiversity and maintaining ecological balance. Gardens, whether...
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Troubleshooting Seed Germination Issues
It can be so frustrating when you have started seeds and for some reason, a certain variety or type of seed just won’t germinate for...
Ways to Save Water for Your Garden
Ways to Save Water for Your Garden
Nearly every living thing needs water to survive, and your garden is no exception. Gardening is worth it in so many ways, whether it’s for...
Top 5 Companion Plants for Your Garden
Top 5 Companion Plants for Your Garden
Plants are planted together for many reasons including boosting the flavors of vegetable plants, improving soil conditions, attracting pollinators, and repelling pests.