Which is Better? Vego vs Birdies Raised Garden Bed Review and 7 Month Update

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It's time for the 7-month updated review on the Birdies and Vego Garden Beds.

The Birdies, in the maximum configuration, has 24.78 SF of growing space

The Vego, in the maximum configuration, has 22.75 SF of growing space.

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The landscape fabric:

Hoops and Netting

These are the Hoops that I bought

and the Netting

and the Clamps 

About Michelle in the Meadow

I am a suburban gardener located in zone 9A in Northeast Florida. I started growing in this suburban lot in 2019 and have expanded the garden yearly. In 2020 I started making Facebook Videos about the garden, and in 2022 created this YouTube channel. I enjoy making content about my garden, what I’m growing and learning, and from time to time, the general vlog, too.

About our Growing Season & Gardens

We have 300+ days between frost dates and can pretty much garden year-round. We are currently growing in many raised garden beds of various sizes. We grow along both sides of the house, in grow bags, in the ground, in Greenstalk vertical planters, and in pots on the patio.

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Vego vs. Birdies Video Playlist

Technology I Use Around The Garden and For The Videos

Gimbal for my Samsung Phone (Yes, I shoot my video on my cell phone)

Blink Outdoor Cameras - I purchased them on Prime Day, and the deal was so good I couldn’t pass it up. Now to have a little fun around the Meadow.

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[kele]

I love the detailed snippets of information. Right up my alley. The most important one for me is the "extra" 2 sq ft of garden space in the Birdies bed. I have a tiny yard, and I have to make the most of every inch.  
All the other details interest me also. I don't feel any pressure to stay only with one brand. Some of the configurations offered by Vego may interest me for certain spaces in my yard.
I very much appreciate all the effort you go through, Michelle, to keep these comparison videos consistent and easy to understand. Your attention to detail and the way you present the information is very impressive. Vego and Birdies couldn't have a better reviewer. Thank you!

[susanwalkergirl]

Thank you...helpful information in your side by side comparison. The issue with the rubber tubing and corrosion where it was scraped was helpful.

[wilma]

Yes it helps a lot because I am in the process of looking.

[EatingAnElephant]

Thank you so much for this informative review. I've been looking at getting raised garden beds for my garden and saw Mark over at Self Sufficient Me uses Birdies too. We have decided to go with these instead of starting with the "cheap" ones first. Thank you so much for the coupon code as well!

[lisagoldberg]

Thank you for the updates on the beds. Yes, your "snip its" of all the information you provide is very helpful.

[jamiestrang]

I just bought 4 birdies for the sale AND I was also able to use your code to get 5% off 🎉🎉🎉

[adrianabermudez]

Hello thank you for reviewing these beds it help me solidify my decision and knowing about the rust was helpful

[PlantObsessed]

I just bought another 6x1 birdies last night. Used the link on your channel.

[ekhuntley]

Thank you so much for this info! I've been on the fence about which to buy and I am going to go with the Birdie per your recomendation.

[shelviahickman]

Thank you so much for so thoroughly reviewing these beds, so we can make informed purchases!

[jabojr]

All of your info is helpful, yes specifically rusting issues will be vital. There is a guy, "self sufficient me" and he has had a birdies for 12 years.

[kyro]

Two details you’ve yet to discuss and I’m interested in hearing about 1) the internal bracing. V uses 4; B uses 2. What have you noticed? And, 2) V has screws every other trough (the concave part of the corrugation/opposite of the crest); B has washer and screws every trough. Again, what have you noticed? Thanks. Appreciate your time and feedback.

[karenfryerenjoylifeaustralia]

I love watching your periodical updates

[vanessamancia-lopez]

Great video! The info you provided definitely helped me make a decision...Birdies it is for me!

[SharonBurnettArtisan]

Zone 9b here. I find your reviews of both beds very informative.

[la]

I was gifted some raised beds which I thought were Vego, but actually were Vegega. I love them and were a breeze to set up. Happy holidays Michelle and family.

[marydahlheimer]

I like also that the birdie has many more screws for stability.

[michelleinthemeadow]

Interested in your own raised garden bed?


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[alicias]

Next spring I plan to get a Birdies for my asparagus. I watched some YouTube videos on how to build metal raised beds. One used black sticky sheets (roofing ice guard) at all the seams to keep water/dirt from coming out and prematurely rotting the wood supports on the outside of the bed. I wonder if I can use this inside the Birdies on the seams and maybe over the screws on the inside. The seams and the screw holes are the first place where corrosion will happen. Asparagus plants live a long time, I don't want to face replacing their bed for a very long time. I'm going with Birdies because I want to support things made outside of China and the extra 2sqft of gardening space.

[marjoriewilliams]

Michelle,
Hi, It doesn't seem to me that the 'snippet of info' makes a difference to me. All the 'snippets' that you speak about added together Do make a difference. I should tell you also that I came into this with a big positive basis towards the Birdies bed. It was what I wanted- period. Closed minded, I know, but I have changed my mind because there are some Vego shapes that I would consider for certian situations. On the other hand, due to your testing series I am more firmly convinced in my decision about the Birdies 8 in 1 bed, it is the one that is going to suit my needs and my wallet! I am especially pleased with the 15 years in the field -- not only in Florida, also the 14 years in Mark's garden (Self-Sufficent Me) in the sub tropics of Australia. Let me tell you once again I am thrilled about you doing this series!! I too spent a long time looking for a head to head of Vego and Birdies, many thanks! Oh- the extra 2 sq ft of the Birdies does matter to me, Lol
Marjorie