DIY Pallet Garden

For this years growing season I decided to do a pallet garden.  I love the idea of a self sustaining lifestyle, but I do run a household currently consisting of a 2.5 year old toddler, a hard working husband, 3 dogs and 9 chickens.  So, sometimes quick conveniences win over the more self sufficient homestead choice.  I like to think my little vegetable garden is a step in the right direction in trying to achieve some amount of sustainability. 

Here's how to create your own little piece of sustainability...

First, pick out some pallets

Then you gotta cover up the ends

Next you need to wrap the bottom of your pallet in landscaping wrap or burlap. This holds the soil in and allows for drainage 

I choose burlap 

Placing them in the ground. We just dug out enough dirt so we could make the pallets level. 

Then ya fill em up with dirt. I just used an all purpose potting soil

And plant your veggies

I planted Swiss Chard, Kale, Squash, and Cucumber. I've already got some Garlic, Basil and Cilantro growing. I'm hoping to add a variety of lettuces next. 

Grow Veggies, Grow!