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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.

Gardening Planning 101: Start Your Year Green
Gardening Planning 101: Start Your Year Green
We are about to usher in a new year of gardening folks! If you're like me, the first signs of spring usually mean genuine excitement for a new season of growth. Planning your garden for the coming year is not...
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6 Effective Heat Retention Hacks to Keep Your Greenhouse Warm in Winter
6 Effective Heat Retention Hacks to Keep Your Greenhouse Warm in Winter
When saving money and cranking up the heating systems don’t go hand in hand, the next best thing is to find hacks to retain heat...
Celebrating National Nothing Day: An Unexpected Holiday
Celebrating National Nothing Day: An Unexpected Holiday
Did you know we are approaching National Nothing Day, a quirky little celebration on January 16th? It’s also the perfect opportunity to reflect on our...
Who Should Consider Getting a Greenhouse Garden?
Who Should Consider Getting a Greenhouse Garden?
Who exactly should consider getting a greenhouse? There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer, but certain factors can help guide your decision. Whether you’re an avid gardener...
The Art of Winter Pruning: Caring for Fruit Trees
The Art of Winter Pruning: Caring for Fruit Trees
In the cold winter season, gardeners find themselves hanging up their gloves and taking a hiatus from gardening. Enveloped in silence, save for the occasional...
Rose of Jericho: The Resurrection Plant
Rose of Jericho: The Resurrection Plant
The Resurrection Plant, or Rose of Jericho, is an unusual plant that can withstand extraordinary conditions – in the absence of water, it curls up...
National Houseplant Appreciation Day: Celebration of Green Life
National Houseplant Appreciation Day: Celebration of Green Life
Hey, fellow green thumbs and plant enthusiasts! Did you know that every year on January 10th, we get to celebrate the wonders of green life...

Garden Bed Introduction

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Setting Up Your First Vego Garden: Your Step-by-Step Guide
Setting Up Your First Vego Garden: Your Step-by-Step Guide
Starting your first garden is both exciting and nerve-wracking. The excitement comes from imagining lush plants and fresh harvests outside your door. The nerves? Well,...
Setting Up Your First Vego Garden: Your Step-by-Step Guide
Setting Up Your First Vego Garden: Your Step-by-Step Guide
Starting your first garden is both exciting and nerve-wracking. The excitement comes from imagining lush plants and fresh harvests outside your door. The nerves? Well,...
Elevated vs. Raised: Which Garden Bed is Best for You?
Elevated vs. Raised: Which Garden Bed is Best for You?
Whether you’re just starting out as a gardener or looking into garden beds for your space, you might be wondering which type of bed is...
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...

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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15 Greenhouse Gardening Pro Tips for Beginners
15 Greenhouse Gardening Pro Tips for Beginners
Greenhouse gardening can feel overwhelming for beginners, but it doesn’t have to be. With a few key practices in mind, everything else falls into place....
Winter Mulch: A Garden Bed’s Best Friend
Winter Mulch: A Garden Bed’s Best Friend
Now that the chill of winter has settled in, many fellow gardeners have hung up their gardening tools for the season. But there's one key...
Top 10 Veggies to Rock Your Fall Garden
Top 10 Veggies to Rock Your Fall Garden
Celebrating National Farmers Day
Celebrating National Farmers Day
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
15 Greenhouse Gardening Pro Tips for Beginners
15 Greenhouse Gardening Pro Tips for Beginners
Greenhouse gardening can feel overwhelming for beginners, but it doesn’t have to be. With a few key practices in mind, everything else falls into place....
Winter Mulch: A Garden Bed’s Best Friend
Winter Mulch: A Garden Bed’s Best Friend
Now that the chill of winter has settled in, many fellow gardeners have hung up their gardening tools for the season. But there's one key...
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...

Plant Selection and Care

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Creative Garden Planter Ideas
Creative Garden Planter Ideas
Some gardeners choose to splurge a bit and invest in raised garden beds, while others are  more thrifty, turning to salvaged materials and DIY for...
National Houseplant Appreciation Day: Celebration of Green Life
National Houseplant Appreciation Day: Celebration of Green Life
Hey, fellow green thumbs and plant enthusiasts! Did you know that every year on January 10th, we get to celebrate the wonders of green life...
7 Christmas Dinner Recipes from the Garden
7 Christmas Dinner Recipes from the Garden
While Christmas is over, the festive spirit and warmth still lingers. And what better way to celebrate than with a Christmas dinner that puts the...
10 of the Best Red Foods to Grow
10 of the Best Red Foods to Grow
 Red, in all its permutations – from salmon pinks to rich magentas – is a beautiful color, representing desire, passion, and vitality. Among all...
Top 10 Gift Ideas for Gardeners Under $100
Top 10 Gift Ideas for Gardeners Under $100
Christmas is just around the corner, my fellow gardening enthusiasts! Whether you’re shopping for the holiday, a birthday, or just because, finding the perfect gift...

Watering and Irrigation

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15 Greenhouse Gardening Pro Tips for Beginners
15 Greenhouse Gardening Pro Tips for Beginners
Greenhouse gardening can feel overwhelming for beginners, but it doesn’t have to be. With a few key practices in mind, everything else falls into place....
Top Gardening Resolutions for 2025
Top Gardening Resolutions for 2025
As we prepare for 2025, it’s time to shake off the winter blues and return to our gardens with renewed vigor! Whether you’re a seasoned...
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...
15 Greenhouse Gardening Pro Tips for Beginners
15 Greenhouse Gardening Pro Tips for Beginners
Greenhouse gardening can feel overwhelming for beginners, but it doesn’t have to be. With a few key practices in mind, everything else falls into place....
Top Gardening Resolutions for 2025
Top Gardening Resolutions for 2025
As we prepare for 2025, it’s time to shake off the winter blues and return to our gardens with renewed vigor! Whether you’re a seasoned...
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...

Pest and Disease Management

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Greenhouse Gardening: The Joy of Year-Round Growth
Greenhouse Gardening: The Joy of Year-Round Growth
Fellow gardeners! Perhaps you always wanted to grow during the winter season or even throughout the year. Let's talk about extending that growing season –...
Greenhouse Gardening: The Joy of Year-Round Growth
Greenhouse Gardening: The Joy of Year-Round Growth
Fellow gardeners! Perhaps you always wanted to grow during the winter season or even throughout the year. Let's talk about extending that growing season –...
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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,...

Advanced Techniques and Innovations

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6 Effective Heat Retention Hacks to Keep Your Greenhouse Warm in Winter
6 Effective Heat Retention Hacks to Keep Your Greenhouse Warm in Winter
When saving money and cranking up the heating systems don’t go hand in hand, the next best thing is to find hacks to retain heat...
Who Should Consider Getting a Greenhouse Garden?
Who Should Consider Getting a Greenhouse Garden?
Who exactly should consider getting a greenhouse? There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer, but certain factors can help guide your decision. Whether you’re an avid gardener...
Setting Up Your First Vego Garden: Your Step-by-Step Guide
Setting Up Your First Vego Garden: Your Step-by-Step Guide
15 Greenhouse Gardening Pro Tips for Beginners
15 Greenhouse Gardening Pro Tips for Beginners
How to Grow Tomatoes in a Greenhouse: Plant Care and Tips
How to Grow Tomatoes in a Greenhouse: Plant Care and Tips
Creative Garden Planter Ideas
Creative Garden Planter Ideas
6 Effective Heat Retention Hacks to Keep Your Greenhouse Warm in Winter
6 Effective Heat Retention Hacks to Keep Your Greenhouse Warm in Winter
When saving money and cranking up the heating systems don’t go hand in hand, the next best thing is to find hacks to retain heat...
Who Should Consider Getting a Greenhouse Garden?
Who Should Consider Getting a Greenhouse Garden?
Who exactly should consider getting a greenhouse? There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer, but certain factors can help guide your decision. Whether you’re an avid gardener...
Setting Up Your First Vego Garden: Your Step-by-Step Guide
Setting Up Your First Vego Garden: Your Step-by-Step Guide
Starting your first garden is both exciting and nerve-wracking. The excitement comes from imagining lush plants and fresh harvests outside your door. The nerves? Well,...
15 Greenhouse Gardening Pro Tips for Beginners
15 Greenhouse Gardening Pro Tips for Beginners
Greenhouse gardening can feel overwhelming for beginners, but it doesn’t have to be. With a few key practices in mind, everything else falls into place....

Landscape Design and Ecological Gardening

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Choosing the Right Greenhouse to Complement Your Garden
Choosing the Right Greenhouse to Complement Your Garden
My fellow gardeners, if you’re contemplating the addition of a greenhouse to your garden - trust me, it’s a game changer. Whether you’re a pro...
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...

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
Captivating Cultivars | Vego Garden
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.