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Insects that Mimic Ladybugs
Insects that Mimic Ladybugs
In nature, creatures that mimic other creatures always arouse suspicion, for a brightly colored marking quickly becomes the jaws of the beast. Defensive mimicry, used in defense against predators, is far more innocuous than aggressive mimicry, a tactic intended to...
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What to Do About June Bugs in the Garden
What to Do About June Bugs in the Garden
Late spring or early summer is the season for clumsy beetles bumping into lights or hovering around plants, otherwise known as June bugs. They show up every year in many gardens across North America, especially as temperatures warm up toward...
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Summer Vegetable Troubleshooting Guide
Summer Vegetable Troubleshooting Guide
Every summer, there's a point when even experienced gardeners walk into the garden and spot issues right away. Maybe your tomato leaves are curling. Or perhaps your cucumber plant looked healthy a few days ago but suddenly looks wilted. Perhaps...
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Best Vegetables for Vertical Gardening This Summer
Best Vegetables for Vertical Gardening This Summer
Once summer arrives, gardens tend to be teeming with growth. Tomatoes lean into pathways, cucumbers spread across beds, and squash vines sometimes end up several feet from where you planted them. That’s why vertical gardening has become one of my...
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Stop Using the Wrong Plant Supports, Your Flowers Deserve Better
Stop Using the Wrong Plant Supports, Your Flowers Deserve Better
Not all plant supports are created equal—and when it comes to flowers, choosing the right one can make a huge difference in how your garden looks and performs. While it might be tempting to use whatever you have on hand,...
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Spring Gardening Tips for Gardeners with Allergies
Spring Gardening Tips for Gardeners with Allergies
Spring is supposed to be the most rewarding time in the garden. Fresh growth, mild weather, and that feeling of a fresh start. But if you suffer from seasonal allergies, it can also mean itchy eyes, sneezing, and cutting time...
4 min read
Greenhouse Ideas That Add Charm
Greenhouse Ideas That Add Charm
In the forbidding cold, exotic flowers easily perished. The solution was to keep them in greenhouses and conservatories, where mimosa, bougainvillea, jasmine and tea roses all were grown by the wealthy in the Victorian era.  In the modern era, greenhouses...
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Is it Worth Planting for Winter Interest?
Is it Worth Planting for Winter Interest?
One front most people are united on is their hatred of winter, which seems to bring nothing but slush, bitter coldness, and lethargy. Even gardeners that espouse nature find it hard to appreciate what is known as ‘winter interest.’ Many...
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Must-Know Tricks to Grow Microgreens Indoors During Winter with Grow Lights
Must-Know Tricks to Grow Microgreens Indoors During Winter with Grow Lights
There are many varieties of microgreens, from peas and sunflowers to radish and broccoli. These popular choices share similar growing habits but offer distinct flavors and textures, giving gardeners the joy of discovering personal favorites. One of the biggest advantages of...
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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,...
3 min read

About Vego

At Vego Garden, our goal is to redefine Raised Garden Beds. The company was founded with the goal of launching a modular metal garden bed system with a 20+ year life expectancy, utilizing eco-friendly metal materials instead of cutting down trees. We emphasize innovative design and high quality with our products. The name vego carries the spirit of DIY modular raised beds suitable for growing vegetables.

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