• Materials Needed:
    • 1 Large pallet
    • Thin lath or twine (for the grid)
    • Compost-rich soil
  • Steps:
    1. Follow the “Standard Raised Box” steps to build the frame.
    2. Fill with a mix of compost, peat moss, and vermiculite.
    3. Use twine to mark out 1-foot squares.
    4. Plant a different crop in each square (e.g., 1 tomato in one, 9 spinach in another).
  • Pro Tip: This is the best way to get the most food out of a very small backyard.

8. The Pallet Trellis Bed

For climbing plants like cucumbers, pole beans, or peas, you need height. This bed uses one pallet on the ground and another stood up vertically as a built-in trellis.