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Easier Gardening with Vego Garden's EZ Planter Series
With the right tools and techniques, growing a flourishing garden that brings joy and deliciousness to your table is often easier than you think. One of my favorite discoveries in recent years is the...
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Growing Strawberries in Raised Garden Beds
Strawberries are one of the easiest fruits to grow, and using a raised bed is a great way to maximize space while addressing common challenges such as ensuring good drainage and promoting healthy plant...
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6 Kid-Friendly Crops to Grow in Greenhouses
Greenhouse gardening gives kids the chance to explore how plants grow while fostering curiosity through questions and hands-on learning. In this blog, you’ll find easy-to-care-for plants that not only...
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Growing Radishes in a Greenhouse Garden
Radishes are one of the most rewarding crops because of their low maintenance and quick harvest. As the fastest-growing root vegetables, they are prolific, making them perfect for greenhouse gardening....
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9 Recipes to Try with Butter Lettuce from the Garden Harvest
Butter lettuce, with its distinct, tender texture and sweet, buttery flavor, stands out among the many lettuce varieties. Not only is it a garden favorite, but butter lettuce is also low-maintenance...
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10 Crops to Grow for the New Season
Nurturing vegetables through blight, frost, and general adversity is not an easy task, especially when everything seems dead. Does it seem like you’re just digging holes in the dirt, with no results?...
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Celebrating National Floral Design Day: Ode to Gardening Creativity
I’ve always believed that flowers are more than just plants—they can also be canvases for creativity, a source of natural beauty, and a way to connect with nature. That’s why National Floral Design...
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Debunking 8 Common Crop Rotation Myths
Crop rotation is a time-tested agricultural practice that benefits soil health, soil fertility, and pest control. However, many gardeners still misunderstand the concept. Whether you’re working with...
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Easy Guide to Seed Starting Trays: Pros, Cons, and Best Practices
Have you ever started seedlings, only to watch them struggle or fail? Seed starting can feel like an art form, but once you experience both wins and setbacks, you begin to understand what works best....
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Growing Microgreens in a Greenhouse: FAQs and Everything You Need to Know
Growing microgreens in a greenhouse is a fun, engaging gardening project that offers numerous benefits. Not only does it allow you to stay active and enjoy the outdoors, but it can also turn a small...
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Elevate Your Gardening with Elevated Garden Beds
I’ve tried it all in my years of gardening—container gardens, raised beds, and even vertical setups. But nothing has transformed my gardening experience quite like elevated garden beds. If you want to...
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Dried Flower Decorating Ideas
The impermanence of flowers is mourned by poets and gardeners alike. Flowers are short-lived, waxing and waning within the cycle of a single year. When flower heads are spent, the petals cling to what...
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Gardening Spotlight: Transform Your Routine with Grow Lights
Spring is here, and for us gardeners, it’s the most exciting time of the year, with the promise of fresh blooms and bountiful harvests just around the corner. But let’s be honest—spring weather can...
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Best Plants, Shrubs, and Bushes for a Natural Privacy Fence
A natural privacy fence can completely transform your outdoor space, offering the privacy you need while blending seamlessly into your landscape. Unlike traditional fences that can feel closed off, a...
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How to Water Air Plants
Maybe you’ve picked up a stray air plant at the local market, intrigued by its seemingly uncomplicated nature and curled leaves. Or maybe you’ve been given this funny looking plant and are curious...
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National Flower Day – March 21
As you get older and the dreary winter days seem to lengthen, spring becomes all the more long-awaited. Although not officially recognized as a holiday, National Flower Day, which coincides with the...
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FAQ About Composting Indoors with the Vego Garden Composter
Composting is simple, but getting it right matters—one wrong move, and you’re dealing with a smelly mess, especially indoors. Whether you've struggled with slow decomposition, unpleasant odors, or just...
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14 Leafy Greens to Grow in a Greenhouse
Grow a thriving edible garden in your greenhouse by selecting the easiest, fastest, and most popular leafy greens. These greens provide a continuous supply for smoothies, salads, and cooking, adding...
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Manchineel Tree: The Poison Apple Tree That Can Kill You
If the evil queen in Snow White had given the titular character an apple from the manchineel tree, then the story would be a lot shorter: there would be no subsequent meddling from the dwarves, nor...
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Celebrating National Artichoke Day
My fellow green thumbs, I want to share with you today a unique holiday that often flies under the radar: National Artichoke Day, celebrated on March 16th. I’ve come to appreciate the artichoke not...
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Flowers of Ancient Egypt
As the novelist Zora Neale Hurston notes, “Half gods are worshipped in wine and flowers. Real gods require blood.” Many gods were vicious, conceived as harbingers of war and bringers of plague during...
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Best Gifts for Gardeners: A Vego Garden Guide to Gifts $100 to $250
This guide isn't just about gifts—it’s about investing in friendships, relationships, and even your own gardening journey. Whether you’re helping someone unlock a new level in their gardening...
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Seed Starting Tips for Spring
Spring is just around the corner, and for gardeners, it’s time to get our hands dirty and kick off the growing season by starting seeds! In my years of gardening, I’ve learned a few techniques for...
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National Spinach Day: Green Power
Spinach is definitely not one of those vegetables that children devour with relish. Adults who have gotten over their aversion to the leafy green may find it palatable in an omelette or a plate of...
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Baking Goods with To Make with Garden Greens
So, you've heard of sweet little treats and baked goods, but what about savory baking options? For those times when you're craving something flaky and salty or a toasty crust with a savory bite, this...
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Beautiful Annual Vines for the Garden
Annual vines, and vines in general, are underrated elements in the garden that can instantly make it pop without costing thousands of dollars. Amidst verdant masses of green leaves, colorful flowers...
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Lettuce Get Creative: Tasty Ways to Use Lettuce Beyond Salads
We all know that salads are almost always tied to lettuce in some way, and while there’s nothing wrong with that, it can get a bit repetitive. That’s why this blog explores popular recipes that use...
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10 Essential Tips for Pruning Roses Effectively
Pruning roses is one of the most important tasks for ensuring the health and vibrancy of your rose plants, no matter the variety—whether it’s hybrid tea roses, climbing roses, or species roses....
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Is Composting Citrus a Go or No-Go in Compost Piles?
When it comes to composting citrus, there’s a lot of confusion surrounding whether or not it’s okay to toss those orange, lemon, and lime peels into the compost bin. Some gardeners swear by it, while...
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Traditional Watering Tools vs. Irrigation Systems
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. Whether you’re a novice or a gardening pro,...
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