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Potato Growing Tricks from Seed to Harvest in Raised Garden Beds
Potato Growing Tricks from Seed to Harvest in Raised Garden Beds
Potatoes have a reputation as a beginner’s crop, so easy to sprout that even forgotten spuds in the pantry can take root. But successful gardening isn’t about leaving them to chance. Growing potatoes in raised garden beds is a skill...
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Harvesting Summer Crops: Picking the Last Tomatoes, Peppers, Squash, and Beans Before Frost
Harvesting Summer Crops: Picking the Last Tomatoes, Peppers, Squash, and Beans Before Frost
As the days shorten and the first touch of cool air sets in, you know it’s time for the final harvest of summer crops. This is somewhat of a bittersweet season. There’s something special about gathering the last of your...
2 min read
9 Tips For a Big Harvest in Small Spaces like Raised Garden Beds
9 Tips For a Big Harvest in Small Spaces like Raised Garden Beds
Growing your own food in a small-space garden doesn’t have to mean small yields. Whether you have raised bed gardens, a small backyard, or a tiny outdoor space, there are smart ways to achieve an abundant harvest.  Here are 9...
2 min read
12 Best Plants for Fence Lines
12 Best Plants for Fence Lines
“Earth laughs in flowers” is a quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson that many don’t really appreciate until everything is blanketed by a layer of snow and the landscape lies barren. You’ll often find that places are made more enduring when...
4 min read
Companion Planting Guide: Best and Worst Plant Pairings (for Fall Gardens)
Companion Planting Guide: Best and Worst Plant Pairings (for Fall Gardens)
One of the best-kept secrets in gardening isn’t about fancy tools or expensive fertilizers—it’s about your plants’ companions. Companion planting is all about pairing crops that help each other thrive while keeping pests and disease at bay at the same...
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13 Reasons to Grow Snapdragon Plants for Cut Flowers in Your Garden
13 Reasons to Grow Snapdragon Plants for Cut Flowers in Your Garden
Snapdragons, known botanically as Antirrhinum majus, have gathered a handful of charming nicknames over the years. They're often called snapflowers, doggies, or dragon flowers, thanks to their unique blooms that resemble a dragon’s mouth opening and closing when gently squeezed....
4 min read
7 Reasons to Grow Mammoth Basil in Raised Garden Beds
7 Reasons to Grow Mammoth Basil in Raised Garden Beds
Mammoth Basil isn’t like the regular basil growing in most gardens. Its leaves are much bigger, sometimes as wide as a hand, and the flavor is richer and a bit spicier. Because it grows so large and produces a lot...
2 min read
How to Prune Peppers for More Harvest (According to Variety and Climate)
How to Prune Peppers for More Harvest (According to Variety and Climate)
You know how satisfying it is to see peppers hanging heavy and ready to pick, if you’ve ever grown them in the garden. But there’s a secret many gardeners overlook—the way you prune your peppers can make or break your...
3 min read
12 Black Flowers to Add Elegance to Your Garden
12 Black Flowers to Add Elegance to Your Garden
Gothic clothing has seen a revival – many gravitate toward the beautifully macabre elements romanticized by goth culture. Similarly, black or darker colored flowers (no flower is truly black, but they will seem like it in certain lighting), with petals...
4 min read
Herb Growing and Pruning Tips
Herb Growing and Pruning Tips
As a gardener who’s been nurturing herbs for years, I can attest to the fact that there’s always something new to learn about growing and pruning herbs. Today, I want to share practical tips that have worked for me. Let’s...
3 min read

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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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