Birdies is the one I have here at the house. It does the job. But the Vego Garden is really a nicer product in the details.

I'm between Vego & Birdies. Can you tell me what specifically you prefer on Vego?

I ended up getting the Vego on the winter sale. I'll def he adding more next winter. Thanks!

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Instructions? Hmm... didn't pay close enough attention. ha!

Awesome! Thank you!

SO what do you have growing in this raised bed?

That doesn't work out too well. Phoebe is a herding breed so she's always trying to corral other dogs, ha!

A woman after my own haert.

No, not for me.

Vego Garden is a Houston company.

@@ScottHeadThese garden beds are made in China and distributed by Vego Garden. Thanks for the video, I enjoyed watching it, but no thanks on more cheap Chinese products.

Ahh, yes, I see. What their website says is they are moving manufacturing to Houston and seeking sources for American steel. Not sure how far along that process is.

@@mattg2612 Just like how Apple Computer designed and created the Apple computers, but have their computers manufactured in China, the Vego company in Houston, TX probably has their raised beds manufactured in China because it's cost effective, and more profitable... just like what Apple Computer, and many other American computer companies, do.

It seems like these metal beds should last at least a decade, probably more. Time will tell.

You Tuber Self Sufficient Me did a full review inside and out of his 12 year old Birdie and the quality is outstanding. Birdie has been around for 13 years.

They offer no varmint protection at all, just an open bottom raised bed.

I think they offer different colors but they shouldn't be reversed since the curves are only one-way pieces.

The Vego Garden bed has a slight advantage over the Birdies (I have both). They are a little better, but more expensive too.

@@ScottHead So far, from what I've seen on videos, the only clear difference that favors the Vego raised beds over the Birdies, is the protective edging on top of the raised bed, which seems to be more durable. Birdie beds don't seem to have a clear advantage, imo.

They are taller then the Birdies beds

@@SokemRokemRobot if you scuff the Vego edging it will rust.

The muscles are my son and grandson. LOL

They were pretty aged shavings but I don't think it would matter if you put them deep in the bed.

It is coated and looks like it shouldn't rust for a very long time.

I started on top of grass and weeds.

The VegoGarden bed doesn't bend easily when you use the stiffening rods. Its a nice system.

Houston, TX based

Made in China.

Yeah you can use any organic matter.

It would take a while to fill up, but leaves and grass clippings would work.

Pine cones, pine needles, hay, wood chips, kitchen scraps.

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@@ScottHead ok thanks

Just got my order in. 👍

My son had some trees removed so we had them on hand. I've also scavenged logs from the neighborhood curbsides when people were removing trees.

@@ScottHead ok nice

Did you get the Vego or the Birdie brand? My Birdie didn't have the rod.

@@ScottHead Just got VEGO....4 of them '9 in 1'.

I want to build 6 4x9.5 beds and 4 4x6 beds. But have to figure out what kits to get. I wonder if they sell panels individually. That would help a lot.

I'm not sure, but they do make taller versions.

No, I like the concrete block beds better, I can get in and out of them with machines and tools easier and they will last longer.

It would work just fine.

@@ScottHead ok thanks! what other alternative do you think we could use other than logs? We are going to do tomatoes in the beds (which need 12") but the vego beds are 17". We have access to just wood chips but we will also have the mixture of hay and horse manure. 5" of wood chips might get expensive, since we have 5 total beds that we ordered. I am central Florida, 9B.

@@usmsci Anything organic to bulk it up for cheap will work. If wood or wood chips, start those on the bottom, add hay and manure on top of that and then your soil. You don't have to fill it up all the way, you can top it off as resources allow later on.

@@ScottHead ok thanks! here in Florida we have bad nematodes so any essential fruits and veggies is going to go into raised beds. ( I bought 5 of them and got the 2' extenders as well)

My grandson was using a punching bag as a log.

@@ScottHead ah ok. It caught my eye as I’m always on the lookout for anything to help keep my extremely active son busy haha.

Yes

Birdies are their competition. They’ve been around for 13 years and are made in Australia. Vego is made in China.

Sounds like it could work, but the blocks will have to be a solid pad since the beds are open at the bottom.

Really need your thought on this 🙏

I was thinking of just using them for like a frame. Just to increase height them fill in as usual

Probably be fine. You could use some bricks or wood to make terraces on the surface of the soil to keep things flat in sections.

I’m wondering about that, too. The spot I’m placing my 9-in-1 isn’t exactly flat.

@@iamhollyb They will work on a slight incline but do need to have their base on a relatively flat surface or flat slope.

@@ScottHead thanks so much for the quick reply! I’m literally putting the bolts into mine and took a break. The ground is just not exactly flat, but is pretty flat. I think it’ll be okay, based on what you’re saying. Have a good weekend!

I don't think it would be a big problem, especially if you had a light colored raised bed or painted it white. Stone would be ideal though, but as you say, more work.

@@ScottHead *GRIN* Thanks for your input. I'm very much considering starting with the beds you recommended and then transitioning to stone work &/or Adobe. Just looks so awesome in my mind's eye!😊 I saw the post about Phoebe~~so glad she's covered! Please let us know if the 2nd surgery is needed. There are many more of us who would have loved to help. It would be good to keep a slush fund for future vet bills. As she gets older (as we all know) the vet bills start collecting. Little Miss should be covered, as my Yorkiepoo (Mocha) will soon be. I hope your entire family takes care. Happy Gardening!! 😁

@@nancythane4104 The concrete blocks, at 16" long, and 8" high, are only about $2 each. So such a plan would be cheaper, and I think, the blocks would be cooler, even if they aren't painted. I made a grapevine bed last year, using those concrete blocks, and it's definitely a lot of work. Gotta be careful when buying the blocks, because there are 2 different kinds that are slightly different lengths.

If I remember it was 8.