Alfons C. from Vego Garden

About Alfons C. from Vego Garden

Alfons is an experienced copywriting and marketing expert. He also managed creative campaigns for advertising agencies and renowned brands. He is a graduate of Goldsmiths College, University of London, and originally from Vancouver, Canada.

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New Year’s Resolutions for Gardening in 2026: Grow Better, Waste Less
New Year’s Resolutions for Gardening in 2026: Grow Better, Waste Less
As the calendar turns toward 2026 my fellow growers, I’ve been evaluating my gardening progress and thinking about what I want to change next year. Gardening is all about experimentation and each season is a chance to try again, make...
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Lessons Learned in 2025: Gardening Mistakes to Avoid
Lessons Learned in 2025: Gardening Mistakes to Avoid
Recounting from experiences in my own backyard, many of the classic gardening mistakes in 2025 aren't fancy or new ones - they're the ones we all repeat when we're too excited, absent minded or forgetful. After another year of triumphs,...
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Holiday Decor and Christmas Recipes from the Garden
Holiday Decor and Christmas Recipes from the Garden
The holidays are approaching, and it will feel different if your decor and dinner come straight from the garden you tended all year. After years of winter harvests and festive recipes, I’ve learned it’s the homemade touches that make us...
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Growing Microgreens and Indoor Herb Gardens in Winter
Growing Microgreens and Indoor Herb Gardens in Winter
When the outside garden is frozen solid and daylight feels like a rumor, I bring the harvest inside - refusing to live on flavorless grocery herbs and sad greens. After years of trial and error, as well as experimenting in...
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Best Crops to Grow in December
Best Crops to Grow in December
December might feel like nap time for your garden as temperatures drop, but I’m still out in my yard harvesting like it’s my daily duty. I have never been one to quit just because it’s cold, and here are the...
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Frost-Hardy Plants to Grow in Your Winter Garden
Frost-Hardy Plants to Grow in Your Winter Garden
Winter doesn’t have to mean a dead garden. After thirty-plus seasons of pushing the limits in zone 6 (and surviving a few zone 5 accidents), I’ve got a lineup of plants that laugh at frost, sweeten up when it’s cold,...
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Black Friday Must-Haves for Your Garden
Black Friday Must-Haves for Your Garden
Black Friday is around the corner, and for gardeners, it’s one of the best times of year to invest in tools that make planting and harvesting more productive and enjoyable. Over the years, I’ve learnt that the gear you choose...
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Top 10 Gifts for Gardeners on Black Friday
Top 10 Gifts for Gardeners on Black Friday
Black Friday is just around the corner, and if you're on the hunt for presents that will truly excite gardeners, focus on items that make planting easier and more productive without ending up forgotten in a shed. With years of...
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Year-Round Gardening: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Greenhouse
Year-Round Gardening: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Greenhouse
Fellow gardeners, are you mourning the last of your tomatoes or greens as winter approaches, and starting to count the days until spring planting? What if I told you there's a way to stretch your growing season by months—and create...
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Black Friday Shopping Guide: Smart Shopping Tips for Gardeners
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...
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Alfons C. from Vego Garden

About Alfons C. from Vego Garden

Alfons is an experienced copywriting and marketing expert. He also managed creative campaigns for advertising agencies and renowned brands. He is a graduate of Goldsmiths College, University of London, and originally from Vancouver, Canada.