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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.

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If your dad loves digging around in dirt and has a thing for plants, Father’s Day is the perfect occasion to celebrate his green thumb. As a gardener myself, I know how a thoughtful gift can brighten up my gardening...
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Kay L.
Yellow is definitely not a color that ranks favorably, even if you’re not Wednesday Addams. Many go so far as to despite the color, deeming...

Arietza
Modular composters offer an efficient way to manage garden and kitchen waste, especially when composting in stages. These systems typically include three bins to help...

Alfons C. from Vego Garden
There’s something truly special about celebrating Father’s Day with the man who’s always there for you—especially when it involves a shared love for gardening and...

Kay L.
Think you’re too old to have fun? Bilbo Baggins, the fifty-something protagonist of The Hobbit, proves that it’s never too late to go on an...

Kay L.
You might have looked at your lawn and wondered what would happen if you left these weeds in your yard alone? Sure, they may be...

Kay L.
Summer is always a favorite time of year, but too much heat is always a drag on summer festivities – and very much so for...
Garden Bed Introduction
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Alfons C. from Vego Garden

Lynn A. Ford

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Starting your first garden is both exciting and nerve-wracking. The excitement comes from imagining lush plants and fresh harvests outside your door. The nerves? Well,...

Alfons C. from Vego Garden
Whether you’re just starting out as a gardener or looking into garden beds for your space, you might be wondering which type of bed is...

Jessica Miller
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...

Lynn A. Ford
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...
Garden Bed Design and Preparation
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Kay L.
When designing a garden, gardeners often focus on color and form, neglecting fragrance. But fragrance is just as important, and perhaps more so (especially if...

Arietza
Hügelkultur, a German term meaning "mound culture" or "hill culture," is a centuries-old technique that involves creating raised garden beds filled with decaying wood and...

Arietza
So, you've been thinking about getting a high-quality garden bed but aren't sure where to start—or maybe you do, and that's why you're here! Well,...

Kay L.
Both bizarre and darkly intriguing, a goth or gothic-themed garden evokes the atmospheric quality of a Victorian novel, but without the seedier aspects.
Soil and Nutrition
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Arietza
Greenhouse gardening can feel overwhelming for beginners, but it doesn’t have to be. With a few key practices in mind, everything else falls into place....

Alfons C. from Vego Garden
Now that the chill of winter has settled in, many fellow gardeners have hung up their gardening tools for the season. But there's one key...

Alfons C. from Vego Garden

Alfons C. from Vego Garden

Sara Rolfsen-Kohn

Arietza
Greenhouse gardening can feel overwhelming for beginners, but it doesn’t have to be. With a few key practices in mind, everything else falls into place....

Alfons C. from Vego Garden
Now that the chill of winter has settled in, many fellow gardeners have hung up their gardening tools for the season. But there's one key...

Alfons C. from Vego Garden
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...

Alfons C. from Vego Garden
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...
Plant Selection and Care
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Kay L.
There is just something mysterious about a swath of tall grass, provoking thoughtful questions of what lies beyond. A kingdom of man-eating giants, or just...

Kay L.
Summer is always a favorite time of year, but too much heat is always a drag on summer festivities – and very much so for...

Arietza
Imagine stepping into your garden on a warm late-spring afternoon, harvesting everything you need for the perfect picnic under the sun with your friends and...

Alfons C. from Vego Garden
If you’ve ever bitten into a juicy, sun-ripened tomato and wished you could grow ones with that exact flavor next year, then seed saving is...

Arietza
Whatever your reason for starting an indoor garden, just know—it's the right move! Indoor gardening is a practical and rewarding way to bring nature into...
Watering and Irrigation
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Alfons C. from Vego Garden
My fellow plant lovers! I am sure you get a kick out of seeing your garden thrive—lush leaves, vibrant blooms, and healthy roots. But one...

Kay L.
Jumping through the water of your sprinkler might be a fun way to cool off during summertime, but it doesn’t negate the fact that sprinklers...

Alfons C. from Vego Garden
We’ve all spent countless hours nurturing plants and watching them flourish. Watering is a crucial aspect of gardening that can make or break your success....

Alfons C. from Vego Garden
From my experience as a gardener, I can tell you that watering is both an art and a science. The right balance of moisture is...

Alfons C. from Vego Garden
My fellow plant lovers! I am sure you get a kick out of seeing your garden thrive—lush leaves, vibrant blooms, and healthy roots. But one...

Kay L.
Jumping through the water of your sprinkler might be a fun way to cool off during summertime, but it doesn’t negate the fact that sprinklers...

Alfons C. from Vego Garden
We’ve all spent countless hours nurturing plants and watching them flourish. Watering is a crucial aspect of gardening that can make or break your success....

Alfons C. from Vego Garden
From my experience as a gardener, I can tell you that watering is both an art and a science. The right balance of moisture is...
Pest and Disease Management
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Kay L.
Are you beginning to suspect your neighbor, who is up at odd hours of the night, of having a subterranean lair where he does his...

Alfons C. from Vego Garden

Katherine Adams

Katherine Adams

Kay L.
Are you beginning to suspect your neighbor, who is up at odd hours of the night, of having a subterranean lair where he does his...

Alfons C. from Vego Garden
Fellow gardeners! Perhaps you always wanted to grow during the winter season or even throughout the year. Let's talk about extending that growing season –...

Katherine Adams
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...

Barbara Adams
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...
Advanced Techniques and Innovations
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Vego Garden
If you’ve got a greenhouse, you already know it’s more than just a shelter for your plants. With a little planning, it can be your...

Kay L.
When considering a garden, the dimension of space is often neglected. Raised garden beds are used to add structure and definition vertically, yet few gardeners...

Arietza

Vego Garden
If you’ve got a greenhouse, you already know it’s more than just a shelter for your plants. With a little planning, it can be your...

Kay L.
When considering a garden, the dimension of space is often neglected. Raised garden beds are used to add structure and definition vertically, yet few gardeners...

Arietza
Coconut mulch, or coco coir, is made from the husks of coconuts and began gaining popularity in the 1990s, especially in Europe and North America....

Arietza
So you're reading this, you've made it your challenge to grow your own bananas in your backyard! Well, now that's grand, but it is no...
Landscape Design and Ecological Gardening
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Kay L.
Think you’re too old to have fun? Bilbo Baggins, the fifty-something protagonist of The Hobbit, proves that it’s never too late to go on an...

Alfons C. from Vego Garden
My fellow gardeners, if you’re contemplating the addition of a greenhouse to your garden - trust me, it’s a game changer. Whether you’re a pro...
Green Pen Project
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Jessica Miller
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...

Alison Cooksey
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...

Alison Cooksey

Christina Fernandez

Brian Peters

Peng Lim

Jessica Miller
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...

Alison Cooksey
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...

Alison Cooksey
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...

Christina Fernandez
Plants are planted together for many reasons including boosting the flavors of vegetable plants, improving soil conditions, attracting pollinators, and repelling pests.