DIY Compost Bin! Cheap (or free) and easy for any homestead. All we used were pallets and posts! #homestead #foilhatgang #homesteader #backyardchickens #relatable #compost #diy #gardening #growyourownfood | B&R Homestead

Let’s Make a DIY Pallet Compost Bay System! I found these pallets at a local distribution center that was going to throw them away. So I decided to give them a second life and build a new compost bay system. Some tips for finding the right pallets. 1. Look for HT which means heat treated. They are typically kiln dried for longevity rather than being pressure treated with chemicals that you probably don’t want in your garden. Stay away from blue colored pallets. 2. Get pallets that are roughly th

Bucket gardening is a simple and inexpensive way to get started growing.⁣ Here's what to do:⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ • Drill several 1 inch (2.5 cm) holes⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ • Fill the bucket almost all the way up with good-quality potting soil. I use the Raised Bed Mix from Arizona Worm Farm⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ • Consider adding an oya to help provide moisture for your plant. (I use the oyas from Growoya http://growoya.com/growing use code GROWING for a discount) ⁣⁣ • Use your area’s planting guide to determine what to plant and plant it⁣⁣ c