Can I just say, you have really changed my life, I came across you, mid depressing winter, iv watched every single video (feeling pretty prepared now) got my first 4x8 raised bed and iv got my seeding growing ready to go in! Iv found my green fingers and I couldn't be happier, I'm so excited to see what comes from it! 🤞🤞
Good morning Ben, your gardening enthusiasm is never ending! The pallet planter looks so smart and I love your herb selection. I am sure the herbs will be most rewarding, enjoy. Kind regards.
Ben, your video format and presentation is excellent! I love your videos! They're well worth the wait! Thank you for this inspiring tutorial! I wanted to mention my experience with sorrell: it requires constant cool moisture around the roots and is sensitive to Mediterranean sun. Anyway, I've discovered the best way to grow it and watch it look gorgeous- grow it in an indoor fountain! Not yummy for me, but great ornamental :) Ben, if you could create a video about birdbaths, fountains, or any water element, I would be over the moon! It's really turbo boosted my love for gardening and I'm sure it would bring joy and inspiration to others as well! Thank you for reading. I hope you have a glorious day in your spring garden!
Thanks for this Brittany, really appreciate your comment. The red-veined sorrel is so attractive - it's my favourite herb in the paller planter I reckon, for looks anyhow.
"Cilantro looking a bit sorry for itself" 🤣 Great video! Could you do one where you focus on the planter lining? Seeing the whole process slower would help. That's been the only hard part for me so far. Massive thanks!
I saw another video that said herb garden is a must and I was thinking of looking up videos but came across this and I have like 10 pallets so yes you know what I am going to do…!
Ben thank you so much, you’ve literally become the Bob Ross of gardening for me. You’ve made it a lot less threatening, and more exciting. I feel more confident after watching you do it first. I’ve seen every video now, and at this point I’m watching them a second time just to feel peaceful energy in my home.
Strawberry pallet planter completed. Just need to check that it’s getting at least 6 hours of daylight now. due to buildings casting shadows. Thanks for the idea.
Make sure any staples or nails are stainless steel as they will get wet and rust, especially important if you are in a coastal area. I have my firewood delivered on pallets so have a few available after the winter! The company I buy from asked me why don't I buy kindling from them I told them that they supply it for free, in pallet form.👍
I make all sorts of things with pallets .... indoors and out So... Membrane the bottom and side. Loads of staples Then... Horizontally, stand upright and fill will growing medium Grow out of the front with loads of herbs, berry’s even small veg like radish I do like the labelling though .... I’ve still paint from my kids wall chalkboard ... Also ....... get a big crow bar. It will change your world with pallets
I lost my mind when I was 7 months pregnant and someone stole one of my pallets from my front garden in the night. ALWAYS ask. I was catastrophising about my baby being unsafe (over the top but it happened) because someone, who probably thought they were helping to tidy my yard, didn't ask. I now store spare pallets waiting for projects behind the garage.
Could you please tell me the name / type of the paint you used? I just bought some cedar planks to make a vegetable bed but want to know how to seal and paint it without adding too much toxins. Thank you!
Hi Chamie. Here's a link to the paint I used: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01LWPHK9I?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 I'm not sure how suitable it is for use in direct contact with the soil though.
I don't reckon so, no. The pallet has been outside for three weeks since making it and the chalk is still really clear, despite lots of rain. It would easily be re-written should it go dull though.
I'm in the south of England and am saying cilantro to be more widely understood internationally, that's all. I have this issue with quite a few plants: eggplant/aubergine, zucchini/courgette etc. I usually say both names to avoid any doubt.
peat free compost is better for the environment. Harvesting peat can cause the release of greenhouse gases into the environment. Also in compost it's thought to dry out quickly, and isn't the best for mulching
@@GrowVeg haha thanks for getting back to me about that, I'm a painter and I was curious looks like a great planter and il be sure to try out the build
Love the idea. Would've been better if the camera person filmed the work you were doing instead of you! I'm very visual and would've like to have seen the work being done.
Great way to recycle an old pallet Ben , a great use of space and looks to be easily accessible. One tip if I may suggest while trying to dismantle the pallet for the excess panels. Try using a car wheel jack , it separates the timber so easily and less risk of hurting yourself. Hope this helps, keep up with the innovative ideas 👍
Ben you are so creative and very intelligent to make this pallets so usable/recycle wood. I am jealous, I would like to make some so I can put it outside as decoration added for my garden lawn. Thanks so much, you are the best! Take care! 😊👩🌾🙏🏻
I'm so sorry to have upset you Daniel. It's always a balance between being understood by our non-British viewers and not pandering too much. I hope you will forgive me and consider resubscribing. Pretty please...
Rather than clipping off the ends of the nails... you can hammer them through enough to grab with the claw part of the hammer and remove them, that way you can reuse them to join the wood back together. It's also hand to have a nice solid length of wood and a board that you can place near the panel you are trying to remove. By putting the board parallel and resting the lever arm of the length of wood on your loose board and the other end under the board you are trying to remove you should be able to pry it off reasonably intact.
Misconception about methyl bromide, it is used on pallets for pest control but usually only in a situation where an untreated pallet has come into contact with treated ones in a container or likewise. The container is then flooded with methyl bromide to decontaminate it and the pallets stamped to say so. The methyl bromide is only active for 48 hours or will disperse once aerated. You can use the pallets they are completely safe
Great idea , however on a practical basis it may be easier to paint the extra slats and the pallet before assembly as I have found that it is difficult to get the paint into all of these wee gaps in pallets ?
It will certainly attract bees and probably a few wasps. But these are all natural visitors that are about anyhow and a welcome part of any healthy garden.
I got living herbs from a video of yours awhile back and am so surprised how well they are doing! I had a shop who was selling micro greens too so I got micro greens celery and I got Parsley and since being repotted their doing great x
Always appreciate cheap gardening tricks. Pallets are a great way of getting free wood to build garden projects. A while back we replaced our garden fence. We had a lot of leftover pieces when the larger planks were sawn, and some of the old planks were reusable. I've made 5 planter boxes from it. Because they are the same heigth as the fence planks they fit in nicely hanging on the fence.
No, it doesn't. I used a chalk pen, which gives a much more resilient result (though it can still be wiped off with a damp cloth and some elbow grease).
I got it from a local hardware store where it's sold on a roll - you just cut what you need. But you're looking for something like Mypex to make the pockets.
Thank you for all your videos! I just made some garden beds out of pallets for onions and garlic and I used old bed sheets to create the pockets. It’s just a temporary solution til we’ve finished renovating inside and can start outside but it should last for a year or two!
Can I just say, you have really changed my life, I came across you, mid depressing winter, iv watched every single video (feeling pretty prepared now) got my first 4x8 raised bed and iv got my seeding growing ready to go in! Iv found my green fingers and I couldn't be happier, I'm so excited to see what comes from it! 🤞🤞
Same here. Exciting isnt it
Began my gardening journey three years ago in a disused car parking space... It is a life changer! Best of luck to you!
Join the club, it's awesome!
there is nothing like being a new gardener and watching a good gardening video lol. Makes you want to get out there and plant more and more
@@scogentaz9824 same is true for being an old gardener!! Haha
Good morning Ben, your gardening enthusiasm is never ending! The pallet planter looks so smart and I love your herb selection. I am sure the herbs will be most rewarding, enjoy. Kind regards.
Thanks so much. They're doing really well so far.
Hello, Ben. I just put one together weeks ago for my herb garden this year thanks to your ideas and advice.
That's really lovely to hear. :-)
Literally was thinking about doing this the other day. Thank you for the upload
Read your mind!
I absolutely love this project! I guess I need to find some pallets 😊
Great project. And Rosie is a good supervisor.
She keeps a thorough eye on proceedings!
Nicked your trellis wall planter idea, looks great. Cheers!
Nice one Robin!
You are doing a wonderful work I love it best wishes
top tip, use a scissor car jack along with an electric drill between the pallet planks to dismantle the
pallet
Ben, your video format and presentation is excellent! I love your videos! They're well worth the wait! Thank you for this inspiring tutorial! I wanted to mention my experience with sorrell: it requires constant cool moisture around the roots and is sensitive to Mediterranean sun. Anyway, I've discovered the best way to grow it and watch it look gorgeous- grow it in an indoor fountain! Not yummy for me, but great ornamental :) Ben, if you could create a video about birdbaths, fountains, or any water element, I would be over the moon! It's really turbo boosted my love for gardening and I'm sure it would bring joy and inspiration to others as well! Thank you for reading. I hope you have a glorious day in your spring garden!
Thanks for this Brittany, really appreciate your comment. The red-veined sorrel is so attractive - it's my favourite herb in the paller planter I reckon, for looks anyhow.
Such a great idea...I have a pallet laying around and will now undertake this neat project. Thanks!
"Cilantro looking a bit sorry for itself" 🤣
Great video! Could you do one where you focus on the planter lining? Seeing the whole process slower would help. That's been the only hard part for me so far. Massive thanks!
Best solution for planting the plant.. Thanks 🙏👍
I saw another video that said herb garden is a must and I was thinking of looking up videos but came across this and I have like 10 pallets so yes you know what I am going to do…!
Great stuff Billy - hope it goes well!
Didn't even think about the initials on the pallets I have- goodness, I need to pay more attention!
Brilliant video, looks great, well done 🌱🍃👌
Thanks so much. :-)
Great job, now I just may get into a few pallets I have laying around. TY!
Ben thank you so much, you’ve literally become the Bob Ross of gardening for me. You’ve made it a lot less threatening, and more exciting. I feel more confident after watching you do it first. I’ve seen every video now, and at this point I’m watching them a second time just to feel peaceful energy in my home.
Oh wow, thank you so much! It's really great to have feedback like that. Happy gardening!
awesome video mate, great inspiration!
Great video, would recommend the roughneck pallet breaker to anyone making anything from pallets
Cheers James.
Excellent!
Strawberry pallet planter completed. Just need to check that it’s getting at least 6 hours of daylight now. due to buildings casting shadows. Thanks for the idea.
Great job! :-)
Love this!! Thanks Ben 😁🙏
Brilliant!
I'll be doing that , lovely Ben 💪🍀
Great stuff Ronan! :-)
Make sure any staples or nails are stainless steel as they will get wet and rust, especially important if you are in a coastal area.
I have my firewood delivered on pallets so have a few available after the winter! The company I buy from asked me why don't I buy kindling from them I told them that they supply it for free, in pallet form.👍
Good point - pallets can be turned to so many uses Richard - even keeping you warm!
I make all sorts of things with pallets .... indoors and out
So...
Membrane the bottom and side. Loads of staples
Then...
Horizontally, stand upright and fill will growing medium
Grow out of the front with loads of herbs, berry’s even small veg like radish
I do like the labelling though ....
I’ve still paint from my kids wall chalkboard ...
Also ....... get a big crow bar. It will change your world with pallets
Definitely need a bigger crow bar!
Random question lol, will baking soda help get rid of bacterial leaf blight on my carrots?
I haven't heard of this, so not sure. Let me know if it works though!
@@GrowVeg okay
Love the idea. Will be doing this over the winter here in the Pacific Northwest. But what is up with the cottage cheese texture of the paint? 2:56
I know, I thought that! But it worked out fine thankfully.
I lost my mind when I was 7 months pregnant and someone stole one of my pallets from my front garden in the night. ALWAYS ask. I was catastrophising about my baby being unsafe (over the top but it happened) because someone, who probably thought they were helping to tidy my yard, didn't ask. I now store spare pallets waiting for projects behind the garage.
Yes, definitely ALWAYS ask before taking!
don't use fabric ants lay eggs in them in air pockets in ground of fabric cheers good video very instructive
Thanks for the words of caution. :-)
Cut(melt) the landscape fabric with an old hot soldering iron - the melted/cut edge wont fray
That's a great suggestions Scott, thanks.
Great! Wont the chalk writing wash off in the rain? 🤔
I used a chalk pen, which seems to be harder wearing than just chalk. In both cases easily reapplied should it wash off or get feint.
Could you please tell me the name / type of the paint you used? I just bought some cedar planks to make a vegetable bed but want to know how to seal and paint it without adding too much toxins. Thank you!
Hi Chamie. Here's a link to the paint I used: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01LWPHK9I?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1
I'm not sure how suitable it is for use in direct contact with the soil though.
Been subscribed forever and always enjoy and learn something from every video. Many thanks.
You are very welcome. Thanks so much for being a subscriber - it means a lot. :-)
Is tannalised wood ok to use in raised beds ?
I would avoid it for use with raised beds, as the chemicals could end up tainting the crops grown within in.
You mentioned marker writing wipes off easily. Would it be erased by rain?
I don't reckon so, no. The pallet has been outside for three weeks since making it and the chalk is still really clear, despite lots of rain. It would easily be re-written should it go dull though.
Are you based in the US? Curious why, as a Brit, you say Cilantro rather than Coriander?
I'm in the south of England and am saying cilantro to be more widely understood internationally, that's all. I have this issue with quite a few plants: eggplant/aubergine, zucchini/courgette etc. I usually say both names to avoid any doubt.
2:28 thats what she said on our first date
Very good! :-)
@@GrowVeg I’ve definitely disappointed her 😂
😊💖
Is peet bad to use in soil?
no
peat free compost is better for the environment. Harvesting peat can cause the release of greenhouse gases into the environment. Also in compost it's thought to dry out quickly, and isn't the best for mulching
Why is your paint so chunky
Not sure Chris. I stirred it for ages but still lumpy. It spread just fine with the brush though.
@@GrowVeg haha thanks for getting back to me about that, I'm a painter and I was curious looks like a great planter and il be sure to try out the build
Love the idea. Would've been better if the camera person filmed the work you were doing instead of you! I'm very visual and would've like to have seen the work being done.
Cilantro? Really?
I regret saying that and apologise! Just trying to be understood by as many as possible. :-)
As always, fantastic idea plus great advice as to the types of pallets to use. Thank you ✌️
You're very welcome Jane. :-)
Thank you, I didn't know about the MB. I like how you used the landscape fabric to make the pockets.
Very few pallets are treated with methyl bromide now - I think the overwhelming majority are safe to use. :-)
Great idea, Ben! You are THE BEST!
Love it. I’ve 😊 been wanting to do this project with one of my many pallets Thank You. It looks stunning ❤
Thanks Michele - it's turned out really well. :-)
I’ve been a subscriber for over a year now, and I don’t miss a video! I love all of them!! Thanks for all the great tips!
Thanks so much for your support. Happy gardening!
I'm going to try something similar this year with two layers of strawberries hanging down.
That would look really stunning I reckon.
Good work and beautiful
Great way to recycle an old pallet Ben , a great use of space and looks to be easily accessible. One tip if I may suggest while trying to dismantle the pallet for the excess panels. Try using a car wheel jack , it separates the timber so easily and less risk of hurting yourself. Hope this helps, keep up with the innovative ideas 👍
Great tip Paul, thanks so much.
I might do two pallet gardens. One for herbs and one for lettuce. Thank you for taking your time to show us
That sounds like a lovely idea.
That is gorrrrgeous. I have a pallet and will be checking the lettering first but really fancy that.
Great stuff! :-)
Funnily enough, I have a spare pallet that I recently had some soil delivered on. You've just given me the perfect way to use it! Thanks for the idea!
Brilliant! :-)
Exactly the same!!
I did need two!
Looks fantastic Ben truly. It appeals very much. Thanks for another brilliant idea.
Only got a new pallet here. How long do I wait for it to get old before using it?
You can use it as soon as you wish! :-)
I really like this idea...! Now I have another good use for one of my pallets😊 Thank you😜
Thanks for mentioning the HT label - I fear a lot of people forget about that. And love the camera work on this
Thanks Alex, appreciate that. I'll let the videographer know - I agree, some great camera work on this one. :-)
You're like the gardening version of Jamie Oliver! Love your videos!
Thanks so much Heidi, that's a very flattering comparison! :-)
Thanks for that pallet treatment info, I didn’t know that.
That is a wonderful idea!! thank you
Ben you are so creative and very intelligent to make this pallets so usable/recycle wood. I am jealous, I would like to make some so I can put it outside as decoration added for my garden lawn. Thanks so much, you are the best! Take care! 😊👩🌾🙏🏻
Thanks so much Emy. Glad you enjoyed the video. :-)
I love this!!!!! I'd love to recreate this! Thanks for sharing with us!
You're very welcome. It's a great way to grow herbs. :-)
I love the way this turned out❣️ Brilliant!
:-)
Going to make this this weekend 😊 youve inspired me to get into gardening !!
Yey! So pleased to hear that Emily. :-)
That looks so beautiful and fun!
Cheers Ben , we love “aromatic goodness ready for the picking “
Always the best! :-)
what a great unfussy way to repurpose a pallet and expand the herb garden. THanks, Ben!!!
Thanks for watching Ellen, glad you enjoyed it.
I always seem to enjoy your videos with all of the information you seem to give out. Cheers!
You're welcome Rob - thanks for watching. :-)
Just a tip if you asking for pallets ask for a heat treated euro pallets thay are bigger and stronger
Great tip, thanks. :-)
I stopped watching and unsubscribed the moment you referred to 'the shop' as the grocery store. What the hell is the matter with you?
I'm so sorry to have upset you Daniel. It's always a balance between being understood by our non-British viewers and not pandering too much. I hope you will forgive me and consider resubscribing. Pretty please...
New subscribers here.. just received my 1st allotment 😊..
Yey - great news. And a very warm welcome to the channel!
What's the best position for something like this? Full sun? Shade? Part shade?
I would say full sun in most climates, but keep an eye on watering as a result.
Very charming! How would I prevent the chalk markings from being washed away in the rain?
I've used a chalk pen, which doesn't seem to wash off in the rain so easily.
Coriander
Rather than clipping off the ends of the nails... you can hammer them through enough to grab with the claw part of the hammer and remove them, that way you can reuse them to join the wood back together. It's also hand to have a nice solid length of wood and a board that you can place near the panel you are trying to remove. By putting the board parallel and resting the lever arm of the length of wood on your loose board and the other end under the board you are trying to remove you should be able to pry it off reasonably intact.
Great advice, thanks Christopher. I'm pretty useless at DIY, so these tips are very helpful indeed!
Misconception about methyl bromide, it is used on pallets for pest control but usually only in a situation where an untreated pallet has come into contact with treated ones in a container or likewise. The container is then flooded with methyl bromide to decontaminate it and the pallets stamped to say so. The methyl bromide is only active for 48 hours or will disperse once aerated. You can use the pallets they are completely safe
Interesting Rob, that's really useful to know. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
oooooh!!!! i love it!!!!! i'm thinking strawberries too maybe
Yes, would definitely work with strawbs!
Great idea. When I finally get my strength back after another surgery, we’ll move to Texas. Can’t wait to do a pallet herb garden. You’re the best. 😊
That’s very kind of you to say. I do hope your surgery goes well. Good luck! :-)
I absolutely love the look of this herb planter. The colour, the chalk board labels, everything looks so lovely. So creative! Thank you Ben! 😊
Appreciate that, thank you. :-)
Where did you get the fabric from? I've bought some and it frays badly.
The fabric I use was from my local garden centre, sold by the metre. It's called Mypex though - that's the brand.
Great idea , however on a practical basis it may be easier to paint the extra slats and the pallet before assembly as I have found that it is difficult to get the paint into all of these wee gaps in pallets ?
Yes, that may be best to be fair.
Amazing, I absolutely love your channel, nice one
Cheers Mr Bigglesworth!
I love this project! But what would you do about all the wasps this thing attracts?
It will certainly attract bees and probably a few wasps. But these are all natural visitors that are about anyhow and a welcome part of any healthy garden.
I got living herbs from a video of yours awhile back and am so surprised how well they are doing! I had a shop who was selling micro greens too so I got micro greens celery and I got Parsley and since being repotted their doing great x
That's really great to hear. Well done on repotting the celery - that's a really great idea!
Youve inspired me, i have the pallet, herbs & paint now just need to get to it😁👍
Great job! :-)
tremendous project Ben!
Thank you. :-)
Like it but the room/holes for planting are way too small.
They are definitely good for a season but, yes after a year some of the larger herbs would need to be moved on to give them more space.
I've seen you do a lot of cool money-saving and space-saving projects, but this is one of your best. It's beautiful!
Ah thanks, really appreciate that. :-)
Always appreciate cheap gardening tricks. Pallets are a great way of getting free wood to build garden projects.
A while back we replaced our garden fence. We had a lot of leftover pieces when the larger planks were sawn, and some of the old planks were reusable. I've made 5 planter boxes from it. Because they are the same heigth as the fence planks they fit in nicely hanging on the fence.
Sounds like a great project there Michiel.
Does your chalk have a tendency to come off in the rain…
No, it doesn't. I used a chalk pen, which gives a much more resilient result (though it can still be wiped off with a damp cloth and some elbow grease).
Would this work for strawberries?
Yes, it certainly would.
🌞 one more time, thank you for being a Teacher.
Cheers Fred! :-)
Nice job, but "cilantro"?? 😲
Apologies! Coriander.
Great video...where do you suggest getting the landscape material from?
I got it from a local hardware store where it's sold on a roll - you just cut what you need. But you're looking for something like Mypex to make the pockets.
@@GrowVeg That's very helpful ...Thank you I'll look at places like b n q
I love herbs and have them as much as I can throughout the year
Thank you for all your videos! I just made some garden beds out of pallets for onions and garlic and I used old bed sheets to create the pockets. It’s just a temporary solution til we’ve finished renovating inside and can start outside but it should last for a year or two!
That's a great solution, great idea. :-)
Absolutely killer idea! Looks great and really easy to use and craft
What a great guy he gets on with job instead of wittering on about how we love herbs😊