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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.
In the plant world, a rank smell is unforgiving, bringing misery to every day of your life. As for the plants themselves, they couldn’t care less. In fact, their stinky nature can give them an advantage in attracting pollinators and...
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As the drop in temperature signifies the arrival of autumn, we also welcome one of the most delightful treats of the season: candy corn! We...
Vegetarians might object to the consumption of meat, but with pitcher plants, there’s no such objections. Pitcher plants are fascinating carnivores known to digest entire...
White, the color of purity, the color of death. Symbolically, the color white has been linked to a number of connotations, namely purity, divinity, and...
Halloween is just around the corner budding gardeners, and what better way to celebrate than with some fun gardening activities? I'll share some creative and...
As we get into the vibrant tapestry of autumn, there’s a special day that you’ll want to remember: National Nut Day, celebrated on October 22nd....
Autumn's arrived my fellow horticulturalists, and that means it's time to shift gears in the garden. As summer's bounty winds down, fall offers a host...
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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Both bizarre and darkly intriguing, a goth or gothic-themed garden evokes the atmospheric quality of a Victorian novel, but without the seedier aspects.
Raised garden beds can be a true game-changer for growing healthy, bountiful crops.
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...
Soil and Nutrition
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Autumn's arrived my fellow horticulturalists, and that means it's time to shift gears in the garden. As summer's bounty winds down, fall offers a host...
As the leaves start to change color and the air gets crisp, it’s a great time to reflect on the hardworking farmers who work hard...
Autumn's arrived my fellow horticulturalists, and that means it's time to shift gears in the garden. As summer's bounty winds down, fall offers a host...
As the leaves start to change color and the air gets crisp, it’s a great time to reflect on the hardworking farmers who work hard...
Filling raised beds with soil is necessary for planting, but it's also important to calculate the amount of soil needed in order to avoid waste and save money.
Creating your own soil blend can give you significantly more bang for your buck and even create healthier plants.
Plant Selection and Care
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January is the time to prune, plant and prepare for spring gardens. Vego Garden shares these tips from Texas Gardener magazine.
Comfrey is a well-loved herb in a permaculture garden. It is an economical way to feed your garden and create healthier plants while enjoying the many side benefits it provides.
Most plants are docile and passive, minding their own business and content to grow in the ground or their containers with just reasonable care. Carnivorous plants defy the stereotype.
Gardening in harsh environments, whether it is poor soil, extreme temperatures, drought conditions, or high winds, requires the right plants to guarantee a harvest at the end of the season.
Air plants, or Tillandsias, are well adapted to life without soil, getting the nutrients and moisture they need largely from the environment.
Watering and Irrigation
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Greetings! If you're a garden lover like me, then you’ll be no stranger to the joys and challenges of planting your favorite veggies, herbs, or...
Nearly every living thing needs water to survive, and your garden is no exception. Gardening is worth it in so many ways, whether it’s for...
A well-designed garden can serve as a serene retreat, a vibrant gathering spot, and a sanctuary for wildlife. One element that can significantly enhance the...
In our water-conscious world, some gardeners feel a pang of conscience every time they turn on the sprinkler or drag out the hose. While there’s...
Greetings! If you're a garden lover like me, then you’ll be no stranger to the joys and challenges of planting your favorite veggies, herbs, or...
Nearly every living thing needs water to survive, and your garden is no exception. Gardening is worth it in so many ways, whether it’s for...
A well-designed garden can serve as a serene retreat, a vibrant gathering spot, and a sanctuary for wildlife. One element that can significantly enhance the...
In our water-conscious world, some gardeners feel a pang of conscience every time they turn on the sprinkler or drag out the hose. While there’s...
Pest and Disease Management
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No More Free Lunches Rid your garden of pesky insects that beat you to your produce Ever walked through your vegetable garden and noticed little...
No More Free Lunches Rid your garden of pesky insects that beat you to your produce Ever walked through your vegetable garden and noticed little...
In nature, the insects we consider garden pests are part of the total scheme of things. When you’ve invested time, effort, and cash into cultivating...
Too much of a good thing?What to do when heavy rains bring diseases to your garden During the summer, we see it all—blistering hot sun,...
Ever heard of plants that sacrifice themselves to save your prized veggies? It's not science fiction; it's what happens when you employ a valuable gardening technique called trap cropping.
Advanced Techniques and Innovations
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Nature can be brutal, pretty much adhering to the Darwinist philosophy ‘survival of the fittest,’ but it doesn’t skimp. In the teeming jungles of Costa...
How can your smartphone help you be a better gardener? Unearthing helpful gardening apps Whether you’ve got the greenest thumb in your neighborhood, or you’re...
Nature can be brutal, pretty much adhering to the Darwinist philosophy ‘survival of the fittest,’ but it doesn’t skimp. In the teeming jungles of Costa...
How can your smartphone help you be a better gardener? Unearthing helpful gardening apps Whether you’ve got the greenest thumb in your neighborhood, or you’re...
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.
Landscape Design and Ecological Gardening
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The Victorian era may have been codified as the era of mourning, but Victorian gardens were anything but drab. The Victorian age, eclipsed in the...
Does the screeching squirrel outside your yard need a chill pill? Do you find yourself blowing up at the slightest inconvenience? If so, then both...
Green Pen Project
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Introduction: In today's increasingly urbanized world, green spaces are not just aesthetically pleasing but also essential for supporting biodiversity and maintaining ecological balance. Gardens, whether...
It can be so frustrating when you have started seeds and for some reason, a certain variety or type of seed just won’t germinate for...
Introduction: In today's increasingly urbanized world, green spaces are not just aesthetically pleasing but also essential for supporting biodiversity and maintaining ecological balance. Gardens, whether...
It can be so frustrating when you have started seeds and for some reason, a certain variety or type of seed just won’t germinate for...
Nearly every living thing needs water to survive, and your garden is no exception. Gardening is worth it in so many ways, whether it’s for...
Plants are planted together for many reasons including boosting the flavors of vegetable plants, improving soil conditions, attracting pollinators, and repelling pests.
