The indoor gardening world has recently seen a bit of a rollercoaster with AeroGarden. After announcing a shutdown in late 2024, which left many growers uncertain, the company surprised the community by reversing course and announcing a relaunch in Spring 2025.
This dramatic turn of events—from a planned closure to a renewed promise—highlights the dynamic nature of the market and the enduring passion of AeroGarden users.
AeroGarden undeniably carved a significant niche, bringing hydroponic cultivation into many homes. The appeal of effortlessly growing fresh herbs, greens, and even small vegetables indoors is strong.
But as the company prepares to relaunch, a familiar challenge remains for dedicated users: the availability and cost of essential accessories, particularly replacement felt pads and specialized mediums for microgreens.
At Vegbed, we've always championed resourceful gardening. We believe in empowering growers with versatile and economical solutions that adapt to their needs. That's why we've paid close attention to the conversations within the AeroGarden community, and a consistent theme has emerged: the need for reliable, cost-effective alternatives to official accessories, especially growing mediums.
AeroGarden's Current Offerings: Opportunities and Challenges
As AeroGarden gears up for its new chapter, its current product range presents both opportunities and potential frustrations for growers. While there's anticipation for new models and innovations, their online store currently lists a limited selection of offers and products, as well as accessories and supplies. This limited availability, particularly the consistent availability of crucial accessories, is a concern for many.
Growers, especially those interested in cultivating microgreens—nutritious and popular additions to any diet—have often struggled to find the specific felt pads required for their shallow-tray setups.
The official AeroGarden store doesn't always have these specialized items in stock, leaving enthusiasts searching for effective alternatives.
The Accessory Challenge: When Essential Tools Are Hard to Find
Maintaining a continuous and varied growing cycle in an AeroGarden relies on easy access to the right tools and supplies. The felt pads are essential for wicking water and supporting seeds and young seedlings.
When these pads, especially those designed for microgreens, are scarce or costly, it can disrupt indoor gardening and limit potential harvests.
Microgreens, with their rapid growth and impressive nutritional value, are a favorite among AeroGarden users looking to maximize their output. Traditionally grown in shallow trays with a moisture-retentive base like felt, the unavailability of official AeroGarden microgreen pads is a real challenge for this part of the community.
Resourceful Growers Find Solutions: Vegbed Mats Step In
At Vegbed, we're committed to providing adaptable and economical gardening solutions. We believe in the power of resourcefulness and the ingenuity of home growers. This belief is at the heart of a story recently shared by an AeroGarden user, which shows how to overcome accessory limitations.
Vegbed Mats: A Versatile Solution for AeroGarden Users
An Aerogardener, facing the problem of sourcing AeroGarden microgreen pads, especially when the company's future was uncertain, turned to Vegbed mats. Their experience highlights the unexpected versatility and cost-effectiveness of our product:
“I went through a time when I was scrambling to find a replacement for my AeroGarden microgreen pads when the company temporarily went out of business. I started researching online and came across Vegbed. I decided to give the mats a try — cut them to size, placed them in my AeroGarden setup… and they worked perfectly. The microgreens grew great, there was no mess, and a single mat gave me multiple replacements. I absolutely think your product is exceptional — and so much more affordable than other options.”
This firsthand account shows a significant benefit: Vegbed mats, while designed for a range of gardening uses, offer an adaptable and budget-friendly alternative to traditional AeroGarden felt, particularly for microgreen cultivation.
The 10x20 inch size of Vegbed mats allows AeroGarden users to cut them to fit their AeroGarden trays, providing a cost-saving and readily available solution when official accessories are scarce or costly.
You can learn more about the best alternative to AeroGardens felt medium and how Vegbed bamboo grow mats can work for your microgreens setup.
The Vegbed Advantage: Customization and Cost Savings
The real strength of Vegbed mats is their flexibility and the value they offer to growers. A single 10x20 inch Vegbed mat has a significantly larger surface area than individual, pre-cut AeroGarden felt pads. This means substantial cost savings over time, as users can create numerous replacements from just one mat.
Furthermore, the ability to customize the size and shape of the growing medium allows AeroGarden users to tailor their setup to their specific needs and even experiment with different configurations. This level of adaptability is often lacking with pre-cut, proprietary solutions.
Beyond Microgreens: Vegbed's Versatility for AeroGarden
While the user story highlights microgreens, Vegbed mats can be used for more than that in AeroGardens. The absorbent and plant-friendly material also makes them a viable and economical alternative to standard seed starting felt in many AeroGarden models.
By cutting the mats to fit the seed pod trays, growers can create a reliable and potentially reusable medium for germination, managing gardening expenses effectively.
The Future of AeroGarden: Empowering Growth with Smart Choices
As AeroGarden begins its new chapter, indoor gardeners face a choice. While the return of a well-known brand is welcome, the need for reliable and cost-effective solutions remains.
Vegbed is dedicated to providing growers with options that offer both functionality and value. By adopting adaptable alternatives and sharing knowledge within our community, AeroGarden users can continue to cultivate thriving indoor gardens, regardless of the availability of official accessories.
The ingenuity and resourcefulness of home growers are powerful forces. By sharing our experiences and exploring smart alternatives, we can ensure that our passion for indoor gardening continues to flourish, season after season.
Have you encountered challenges sourcing specific AeroGarden accessories? What alternative solutions have you found that work well? Share your tips and experiences in the comments below—let's build a community of informed and successful indoor gardeners!