A Mobile Raised Bucket Garden

Step by step on how to make your own! Due to limited space and time, our Tribe recently decided to build a mobile raised bucket garden. We love the idea of using our space creatively and a bucket garden seemed to be a perfect fit. So we can move it easily, we installed rotating wheels to our garden.

[@mandymoore4594]

I love the mobile aspect. and I could see tenting this in winter and using it as a mobile green house. thanks for the inspiration!

[@dkish481]

GREAT IDEA!! I love the wheels so you can move your garden depending on the time of year. Thank you for sharing.

[@txlc]

What a great idea. I used your plan to build a smaller 3 bucket version that I can roll into my garage when the weather drops below freezing. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@TheTrentTribe]

That’s awesome! We love ours, especially that it’s mobile.

[@cliffmorgenthaler7514]

Your design is one of the best combinations out there. You could make a lot of people happy by posting the measurements for the design instead of repeatedly ignoring the requests. Take the time and measure the pieces. You might get more people to visit your site and even look at other areas.

[@peterpiper487]

Actually, it's much simpler than this. You don't need to stair-step the buckets. All you need is a square wood frame on casters that will hold all the buckets at the same level. That will take up the same amount of space horizontally but less space vertically than the stair-step method. With a one-level frame, it will hold the same amount of buckets at the lowest level with casters/wheels to push the frame around anywhere you want it to be. Another advantage to this method is that you can cover the entire thing with a layer of plastic sheeting much easier in the late fall to prevent frostbite on some of the late vegetables going into the winter.

[@dougfowler9609]

Absolutely love the mobile idea, that will really help me out with adding an extra stand for my tomatoes. Very much appreciated. Blessings and thank you again!

[@ACS-NC]

Loved watching your younger child jumping up and down behind the door.

[@ayatti26]

Make it remote control and really have some gardening fun.

[@teem9010]

wow! i'm actually a little sorry i saw this! lol. i had plans and a supply list all ready for a different design, but now i have to switch it up because this is way better! thank you so much though!!

[@TheTrentTribe]

Lol. Good luck with your build. Ours is still going strong.

[@HadassahHaman]

I LOVE them all!!!!!! Thx for sharing!❤😊

[@deborahelliott8460]

OUTSTANDING! Need to rewatch this for the instructions.

[@TheTrentTribe]

Thank you. We are still loving it.

[@lisayates2490]

Unsure how the plants at fence in wood boxes and black buckets will turn out. Oxygen is blocked, maybe I'm wrong but I'd leave walls of box off or put a lid on it and place my plant on it. Not a deep rooted plant as it will hinder the growth too.

[@deborahelliott8460]

@@lisayates2490 I have black buckets but they have holes drilled in them for air. I also use drinking straws near the plant bases in soil for the air to get to the roots. But it also depends on if I use the kratky system in the buckets or not. It means I leave about an inch and a half or less with just water and plant food no soil involved and let the plant float in a net cup just so the roots are touching the water. I use both dirt and hydroponic systems for plants.

[@debravanhorn2392]

I love this design, thank you for the video!

[@anniemomma5389]

Out of all the ones I've seen I like this one the most and we really like tomatoes and peppers too 😂

[@bibletrumpetingtrucker1725]

Yep, My wife will want one of these! Great video

[@TheTrentTribe]

Tim Noreen thank you! We enjoyed our first season of having it. It did well.

[@AudreyWortman]

Very nice ..new subscriber❤ your wheel around and fallow the sun and push under cover in bad wearter❤❤

[@shoeboxhomestead1770]

I got buckets for free or a dollar or two from our local donut shop after they had used the icing in them. Food grade and a win for you and them!!

[@ashleyking649]

Just what I've been wanting to build. Looked for a list of cut lengths to go on as I really want to make this. Love the mobile idea.

[@TheTrentTribe]

Thank you. It worked well for our first season. We are rolling it back out this week and doing it again. Hope your project works out great!

[@mrballinga]

Awesome job and plan--thanks for taking the time to share this!

[@TheTrentTribe]

Thank you very much!

[@lucyw.mcmellan7274]

Love the wheels idea.

[@carlosmontoya2485]

Turn those buckets into wicking buckets and you have a awesome system.

[@lisayates2490]

Unsure but the black buckets and wood boxes I would think would keep the plant extremely thirsty and deprived of root oxygen . Hmmm

[@FrankKendralla]

So coute your little child watching in the window :D

[@sajanim]

Save yourself a lot of money by going to 1x4 material for the sides... it is PLENTY strong enough for holding buckets, as there is no side pressure.

[@TheTrentTribe]

That’s a great idea!

[@tanyawales5445]

5 gallon buckets have 0.66 square ft. in surface area and can hold approximately 0.71 cubic ft. of soil. Make sure the buckets are made from food grade plastic and look for sales! I got my buckets for $2.38/each without lids. Normally they cost about $5.00 apiece without a lid.

[@Marvajg1]

Where did you get ur buckets ??

[@shoeboxhomestead1770]

I got buckets for free or a dollar or two from our local donut shop after they had used the icing that was in them. A win for you and them!

[@maxgreen8520]

Food grade doesn't really matter

[@tanyawales5445]

​@@maxgreen8520 It does matter especially if you are raising food or herbs. Plastics should be type 2, 4 or 5. High-Density Polyethylene High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is a type of food-safe plastic used in milk jugs, water bottles, trash bags and some buckets, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). You can identify HDPE by locating a triangle with the number 2 on the bottom of your container, per the EPA. However, if your garden is outside in your yard, it's important to remember that HDPE containers aren't typically made for outdoor use - exposure to the elements can break them down, so it may be wise to replace these planters often, according to the University of Maryland. Low-Density Polyethylene Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is another common plastic also used to make milk jugs, water bottles and trash bags, according to the EPA. You can identify it by finding a triangle with the number 4 on the bottom of your container. Similar to HDPE, this type of plastic can be used as sheeting to protect your plants from chemicals in treated wood, according to Iowa State University. But you may have to replace them often, per the University of Maryland, as this type of plastic can break down. Polypropylene Polypropylene (PP) is a strong plastic often used to make caps and lids, denoted by the number 5 on the bottom of a product, according to the EPA. PP has a high melting point and is approved for food contact, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. And when it comes to growing plants in plastic containers, this type of plastic is also sometimes recommended as a cover to protect sprouts against elements like frost, per New Mexico State University. PP fabric liners can also be used to protect plants from the chemicals in treated wood, according to Iowa State University. Polylactic Acid Polylactic acid (PLA) is a newer type of plastic derived from renewable resources like corn, wheat and rice, according to December 2016 research in ‌Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews‌. It's most commonly used as a material for 3D printing. But it may also make for a safe plastic planter for vegetables and other plants. That's because the material is bio-based and compostable, making it less of a concern for soil contamination. Plastics to Avoid as Containers for Growing Food

[@eduardoberrios7617]

I LOVE THE IDEA YES THAT WILL BE MY NEXT PROJECT ALSO I WILL BE ADDING ON THE SIDE STORAGE FOR MY GARDEN TOOLS WITH MILK CRATES .THANK YOU SO MUCH .I AM A COMBAT HEAVY ENGINEER AND CAN MANY TOOLS GBYA .

[@andrewh3101]

I would like to see a picture (or video) of how you grow the tomato's on your stand. After the tomato's get about 18 inches high and higher, what kind of support do you have holding the stems. Are you still able then to move the cart with ease. Are the tomato plants blocking access to the peppers?

[@maxgreen8520]

yeah cool idea, bad planning for plants entire life span.

[@Sevil2024]

Cute kid...and good idea for garden on wheels.

[@yuca2k1]

Great idea

[@kimpatton6564]

Love this idea but love the little kiddo inside making faces through the window. Ha ha!

[@ashleamendelson1414]

Love the wheel idea. We are planning on building one this week. My question is does the wood have to be treated?

[@anniemomma5389]

Another thing the reason I really really like it is because u can roll it into ur green house to extend the life of the plant.💯😎

[@TheTrentTribe]

That is so true. I don’t have a greenhouse, but now I’m thinking I should have one. 😂

[@sarahmangone7785]

Awesome job! I love the idea and have seen the same cart, but adding the garden style wheels would give the versatility of what I was looking for to alternate for sunlight by rotating the cart. I see you only did it 3 buckets wide, do you think it would still work if it were made to fit 4 buckets?

[@larrystone5749]

Good video enjoyed it good ideas be safe God Bless

[@TheTrentTribe]

Thank you!!!

[@blindkimberly1360]

Congratulations! You win my BEST 5 gallon bucket garden stand design award! It really is awesome! Wish I had a trophy for you. Oh well. But. Your inclusion of the materials used/measurements in your description are sadly lacking. Especially the link for the wheels. You know, for us lazy folks who don’t like to take notes n stuff! Just a tiny suggestion to help your channel grow. Now I’ve got to go listen again to try to get some measurements written down so I know what to buy. Thank you for this awesome idea!

[@johoney5458]

very nice. thank you.

[@JohnHenrySheridan]

Inspiring thank you!

[@ashleamendelson1414]

Where do I get step by step instructions along with a list of materials??

[@LaRa-youknowit]

This is my favorite one yet, can be pulled around with a golfcart

[@TheTrentTribe]

That’s a great idea. Never thought about that. Lol

[@SmokyMountainBlessed]

love these thanks

[@ЛарисаИльина-п9ч]

Cover it with wood oil for exterior use and it will serve you for ages 😂 Perfect idea and realisation. My petunias say SPASIBO! 😂😂😂😂

[@PaganWizard]

I really like this A LOT, and am going to build one after the weekend. I have a question for you about 2 horizontal boards on this project. At the very top of this planter, you have 1 board at either end (supporting the top tier) that is clearly not 42 inches long, what is the length of those boards??? They would be at the top of the 26 inch vertical boards.

[@chriskoch1241]

Some insect mesh or fiberglass screen would also enable you to cover it if critter pressure gets crazy

[@1realtruthrightnow742]

How many studs were used? What are the dimensions of the boards. Please!

[@donisherreed8539]

Great idea! What size are the wheels?

[@minhle-lh2ls]

Wow, I love it ❤❤💯💯💯👏👏👏

[@rheaadams1437]

Super cute!! I wish I had one💔

[@TheTrentTribe]

Thank you. This one is still doing good and we love using it.

[@rheaadams1437]

I think its awesome idea for the container plant.

[@peterpiper487]

Actually, it's much simpler than this. You don't need to stair-step the buckets. All you need is a square wood frame on casters that will hold all the buckets at the same level. That will take up the same amount of space horizontally but less space vertically than the stair-step method. With a one-level frame, it will hold the same amount of buckets at the lowest level with casters/wheels to push the frame around anywhere you want it to be. Another advantage to this method is that you can cover the entire thing with a layer of plastic sheeting much easier in the late fall to prevent frostbite on some of the late vegetables going into the winter.

[@kysmik8214]

LOVE!

[@journieshomegarden1280]

What size are the caster wheels

[@stephaniebaker6001]

We attempted to plant our first garden this year, but we failed spectacularly 🥴 (we had planted a little past the optimal time frame nor did we do enough homework apparently! 😖😫) Anyway, one day as we were discussing the garden's inevitable failure, I said "what about a garden that you can move around to get optimum sunlight?" (We have a large, fenced in backyard where our neighbor's massive oak tree inhibits sunlignt from reaching it most of the day. 🤬) I'd never actually heard of a mobile garden, but subconsciously it must have been floating around in the back of my head somewhere!! Anyway, we seem to have similar issues that prohibited you from being able to plant a traditional garden as well. When I Googled my idea and found your video, I knew that I had found the perfect guide! 😄 Luckily, my husband has excellent construction skills and this project would be quite easy for him to replicate. Plus, once he sees this video, he'll be able to figure out the measurements, etc. (BTW, your design is beautiful AND seems to be cost effective! 🙂) I'll need to refine my planting techniques a next year, but going mobile is absolutely our best option. Thank you for such a fabulous video; I'm looking forward to next summer and being able to grow a unique, lovely and successful garden!! 🍅🌶🥒🥬🥕😄

[@TheTrentTribe]

Thank you for the kind comment! We have used ours faithfully, but our growing skills are still nothing to brag about. We try, but apparently we do not have green thumbs. But we have fun and we don’t put a lot of money in it. The smaller kids love helping and watching things grow (and not grow😂). Hope your project turns out great.

[@stephaniebaker6001]

@@TheTrentTribe Absolutely! 🙂 I don't have a green thumb at all, so it's been very difficult to see all of our hard work go to waste because of our mistakes. Your garden looks like it's doing quite well, so congrats on that! It's great that you're involving the kids as it's a lovely way to spend time together as a family. Thank you for the encouragement; hopefully this time next year we'll have much better luck! Have a wonderful summer and a bountiful harvest!

[@riveracynthialynn]

Any chance you have an itemized list of how much many boards you bought? Attempting to make these for myself.

[@TheTrentTribe]

I did at one point, but not anymore. So sorry. Hope your build goes good though.

[@dougjohnson8417]

Black buckets should help warm soil early on. I wonder if you live somewhere where it gets hot later in season if that would be a problem?

[@peterpiper487]

Yes, that would definitely be a problem. It is always advisable to use white buckets for this reason.

[@TC-op7mi]

Wow what a great job. Going to make these.

[@bkbaltes92]

thanks for the idea, i understand the width is 42in, what is the length?

[@michaelwould]

42

[@hyacinthdibley2420]

This is genius. Thank you Sir.

[@TheTrentTribe]

hyacinthdibley2 thank you! It worked well for us this summer.

[@hyacinthdibley2420]

Trent Tribe/// yay! That’s good to hear. We are about to create one like this following this video. Hope it works out well and looks just as nice. :-).

[@hyacinthdibley2420]

@@TheTrentTribe May I ask where you purchased your wheels/casters from and what brand they are...if you remember? Thanks again.

[@TheTrentTribe]

hyacinthdibley2 sure. I’m not sure the brand, but we bought them at Harbor Freight. It was by far the best deal we could find for rubber tires that could rotate around.

[@hyacinthdibley2420]

@@TheTrentTribe YAY!!! Fantastic. I'll be going there pronto!!! haha. Thanks again.

[@smtblg]

good job

[@TheTrentTribe]

İsmet Bilgili thank you!

[@adamcruz4267]

Where did you get the caster wheels? Thanks

[@TheTrentTribe]

Harbor Freight had them for the best price when we did this.

[@LaRa-youknowit]

This is 2 yrs later, did the wheels work out?

[@TheTrentTribe]

That they have. Still works like the day we bought them and made it.

[@mnp870]

Are any for sale or blueprint exact # boards, & sizes.

[@katesmith6250]

Great idea, but would really appreciate more detailed instructions for those of us who are not mechanically inclined.

[@yoho1021]

Can you put a link for those casters - would love to duplicate your setup ; thankyou for the video

[@TheTrentTribe]

You’re welcome. I don’t have a link to the casters, but the best deal I could find was at Harbor Freight.

[@michaelwould]

Damn a cut list woulda been better I think :D no downloads?

[@TheAlabamaYeti]

Where did you get the black buckets?

[@TheTrentTribe]

Home Depot has them. We didn’t want the orange ones.😂

[@mrballinga]

@@TheTrentTribe Good choice; black will also keep algae from growing in your buckets

[@nikkisarte4107]

Is there an actual list of all that is needed?

[@TheTrentTribe]

Hey. Unfortunately we didn’t make a list outside of the video itself. Sorry. The good news is that it’s still like new and we still love it.

[@sharriceowens913]

Where did u get the wheels

[@TheTrentTribe]

Best deal on them was at Harbor Freight.

[@PrivateAgent0079]

When u move it you shake the plants too much and your gardening it's over... it happened to me... plants don't like to be shaken

[@TheTrentTribe]

We don’t move ours while we have plants in them. Only when we are in between.

[@elcazador9963]

Do you have a parts/dimension listing?

[@TheTrentTribe]

Other than the contents in the video, we don’t. It’s still working great, but unfortunately we didn’t keep that list. Hopefully seeing it will inspire your parts list and design.

[@Unrealistic-o9c]

Buying all the pressure treated 2×4's = $$$. Much of the Lumber can be pressure treated 1x 6 fence pickets. Pennies per board ft. Compared to 2x4's. Oh, and good luck rolling it on uneven, or wet ground.

[@TheTrentTribe]

You’re right. 1x4s or 1x6s could be used in place of many if not all. We went this route because the dirt and buckets are pretty heavy once they are filled, but 1x6s would work. Love to see a video of you making that one.

[@rerod]

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[@hkschubert9938]

Too big.