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.
Once you know how to grow zucchini, you’ll be overwhelmed with the fruits of your labors. Grill, steam, sauté or bake this versatile vegetable and enjoy.
Latest Content
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In a world where energy drinks often reign supreme, it's time to explore healthier alternatives.
Living in farm country, we have a lot of weeds, some of which I greatly enjoy - when not in my beds.
I never considered myself a gardener, but growing up in the concrete jungle gave me an urge for something different.
Knotweed is an herbaceous, perennial plant. It grows in North America and Europe, but it is native to Korea, China, and Japan.
A spread combines vegetables, roots, oils, herbs, and spices, creating a flavorful blend ready to enhance dishes or serve as a simple appetizer.
With only a small amount of care, strawberries can be your jam in no time.
Garden Bed Introduction
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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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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?
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...
Have you ever dreamed of having a lush garden that practically takes care of itself? Then let me introduce you to the magical world of...
Are you looking to get the most out of your home vegetable garden or raised garden bed? Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting...
Soil and Nutrition
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Creating your own soil blend can give you significantly more bang for your buck and even create healthier plants.
To keep plants healthy and growing, you have to provide not too much of this and not too little of that. Things have to be (mostly) just right, right down to the soil.
Creating your own soil blend can give you significantly more bang for your buck and even create healthier plants.
To keep plants healthy and growing, you have to provide not too much of this and not too little of that. Things have to be (mostly) just right, right down to the soil.
Healthy soil isn't just vital for robust crop growth - it plays a role in human health, plant well-being, and the broader ecosystem.
Fertilization is more than just feeding your plants; it's an art that involves knowing how much, what, and how to feed each plant to ensure its vitality and prosperity.
Plant Selection and Care
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Lettuce is a staple in salads, making it perfect for those following low-carb diets, where it often replaces bread and tortillas with lettuce leaves. Growing...
Air plants, or Tillandsias, are well adapted to life without soil, getting the nutrients and moisture they need largely from the environment.
January is the time to prune, plant and prepare for spring gardens. Vego Garden shares these tips from Texas Gardener magazine.
While all gardens have their charms, there’s something particularly magical about moon gardens — gardens designed to be enjoyed at night. Even their names suggest enchantment.
Growing peppers is a fun way to spice things up in your kitchen—pun intended. Pairing a pepper garden with a herb garden opens up a...
Watering and Irrigation
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Two of the most common mistakes people make with their gardens are overwatering and underwatering their plants.
Any experienced gardener will tell you, proper watering is the key to a lush and thriving garden.
Whether you're growing veggies or tending to garden beds full of colorful blooms, proper watering techniques can make all the difference in the health of your plants.
If your garden soil is retaining excess water, it’s probably the result of poor drainage, which can be caused by a wide range of factors.
Two of the most common mistakes people make with their gardens are overwatering and underwatering their plants.
Any experienced gardener will tell you, proper watering is the key to a lush and thriving garden.
Whether you're growing veggies or tending to garden beds full of colorful blooms, proper watering techniques can make all the difference in the health of your plants.
If your garden soil is retaining excess water, it’s probably the result of poor drainage, which can be caused by a wide range of factors.
Pest and Disease Management
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Garden pests that are not dealt with can quickly wreak havoc on your favorite plants, so having the right pest-control options are essential.
Garden pests that are not dealt with can quickly wreak havoc on your favorite plants, so having the right pest-control options are essential.
Welcome to the world of organic home remedies for managing pests and diseases in your garden! We’ve compiled the most common organic solutions and home...
It is the ire of every gardener to come across unwelcome visitors treading on their home turf. If you constantly stumble across nibbled, damaged or...
To some, slugs are minor nuisances that look less appealing than their shelled gastropod relatives. They may even spark a sort of curiosity as they...
Advanced Techniques and Innovations
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Any experienced gardener will tell you, proper watering is the key to a lush and thriving garden.
By the time the initial frost sets in, you should have already harvested all your fall crops and planned your winter garden.
Any experienced gardener will tell you, proper watering is the key to a lush and thriving garden.
By the time the initial frost sets in, you should have already harvested all your fall crops and planned your winter garden.
Recognizing the distinctions between light frost, first frost, cold weather, and last frost dates is crucial for adequately protecting your garden and planning ahead.
In the quest for sustainable and environmentally conscious agricultural practices, no-till gardening has emerged as a compelling method that challenges conventional tillage. No-till gardening involves...
Landscape Design and Ecological Gardening
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The term “cemetery plant” refers to any type of plant that has been used to beautify a cemetery or graveyard and survived.
Native plants require less irrigation, fertilizer, and maintenance in general. Here’s how you can integrate native plants into your landscape successfully.
Green Pen Project
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Pollinators are indispensable to both natural ecosystems and agricultural systems.
Sara Rolfsen-Kohn is a full-time flower farmer in the mountains of Western North Carolina (6a/7b).
Pollinators are indispensable to both natural ecosystems and agricultural systems.
Sara Rolfsen-Kohn is a full-time flower farmer in the mountains of Western North Carolina (6a/7b).
Gardening is an excellent way to enjoy the sunshine, unwind after a stressful day, and grow beautiful flowers and delicious food. However, it can be less enjoyable if you suffer from chronic pain.
Gardening isn't just for adults; it's an enriching experience that can captivate the minds and hearts of children too. Engaging kids in gardening not only...
