luna_moon: An icon of cartoon Sha from The Walten Files (Bunny Farm) (Samson)
2025-06-05 01:51 pm

Making Raised Garden Beds out of Storage Totes

A picture of 4 raised tote planters in a row

About two years ago I was recommended a video about using storage totes to make a raised bed garden. I was actually in the process of cleaning up the house at that time, so I had a couple large totes that had been emptied out. My first try with them I made one and tossed some sunflower seeds in it, and they did fine. Last year I had two raised tote planters. This year I am expanding! I thought it would be fun to share how I set them up so that maybe you can try doing something similar in your garden! You should be able to source most of your supplies for this for cheap or free. 
 
Supplies you will probably need )
 
 
 

I am really expanding on gardening using these this year. Originally I planned to only have 4 tote planters, but now I am up to 8. Although it may not be the prettiest looking setup, it will allow you to grow a decent amount for cheap in a small space. 
- Samson