Black Friday Shopping Guide: Smart Shopping Tips for Gardeners

Black Friday is just around the corner, fellow gardeners. And it’s not just about snagging the latest deal — it’s also an opportunity to find the best tools to make next season’s garden your best yet. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your raised beds, build the perfect greenhouse, or start seeds indoors for a headstart on spring, upcoming deals from Vego may just be your answer. 

This is the time to invest smartly in the growing seasons ahead. Let’s look closer at garden gear that’s worth the hype, with planting tips from my own backyard to help you make the most of each one.

Extend the Growing Season with Greenhouses

Vego garden’s greenhouses are a true game-changer for extending your growing season. Their Pacific and Victorian Series greenhouses let you grow year-round by protecting tender greens, herbs, and seedlings from cold snaps.

Last fall, I set up a compact Vego greenhouse right beside my shed. Inside, I kept kale, spinach, and parsley thriving well into January. With a small grow light and a frost cover, the plants barely noticed the temperature drop. It felt magical to step into a warm, green space on frosty mornings.

Try pairing your greenhouse with Vego’s grow lights and self-watering planters for consistent moisture and warmth. It’s a perfect setup for winter herbs or early tomato seedlings come February.

Prepping Your Raised Beds for Spring

If you only make one Black Friday gardening investment, I recommend Vego’s raised garden beds. Their 17” and 32” models are sturdy, modular, and stylish — I’ve had mine for years, and they still look as though I just bought them.

Fall is the best time to build or expand your raised beds. Once you’ve cleared your summer crops, fill your new beds with compost, shredded leaves, and mulch. The material will break down over winter, enriching the soil for spring planting. By March, you’ll be planting into nutrient-rich, perfectly settled beds.

I love setting up a mix of root crops and greens in mine — carrots and garlic in one bed, spinach and kale in another. The 32” height makes planting and weeding truly a breeze. 

Starting Seeds with Grow Lights

Winter might have slowed down your outdoor garden, but it’s the ideal time to start seedlings indoors. Vego’s grow light garden and seed starting kits make it easy to grow everything from basil to heirloom tomatoes, even in spaces with limited light.

Last winter, I grew trays of lettuce and microgreens under grow lights in my kitchen. Not only did it keep me connected to the garden through the cold months, but those fresh greens were a welcome sight during the gray days of January. Start early crops like peppers and tomatoes indoors around late winter, and you’ll have strong transplants ready for your raised beds once frost danger passes.

Balance Style and Function with Planters

For gardeners with patios, balconies, or small yards, Vego’s self-watering planters are a fantastic solution. These planters keep soil evenly moist, reducing the guesswork that often comes with container gardening. I use mine for cherry tomatoes, herbs, and even strawberries — they thrive with minimal fuss.

The rolling citrus planter is another recommendation of mine. I grow a dwarf lemon tree in one and roll it indoors when temperatures dip below 40°F. It’s a fun way to enjoy homegrown citrus even in cooler months.

Compost to Feed Your Soil

Sustainable gardening starts with good compost, while it’s also the secret to boosting the quality of your soil. Vego’s in-bed worm composter and smart kitchen composter are great options to turn food scraps and garden waste into rich organic fertilizer — setting the foundation for gardening success. 

I started composting seriously with these tools last year, and it’s been a revelation. Worm composting directly inside my raised bed keeps the soil alive and full of nutrients. I barely need store-bought fertilizer anymore — the plants love it and it shows. 

Plan Ahead for a Strong Start in Spring

Black Friday isn’t only about deals, it’s also about preparing for the next season. By investing in the best garden tools now, you’ll save and set yourself up for success when spring arrives.

Take a moment to picture next summer’s garden — lush tomato vines climbing trellises, pollinators buzzing around your herb garden, or your yard overflowing with produce from harvest. All of it begins with the choices you make now. 

Final Thoughts 

As gardeners, we know garden growth is planned, nurtured, and built season after season. The upcoming Black Friday is your chance to invest in this process: whether it’s raised beds for your veggies, a warm greenhouse to protect your greens, or simple systems that make gardening a joy all year round. Happy shopping and let’s get ahead on the spring season!