Pallet Planter Workshop

This workshop grew out of a project idea posted over 2 months ago on this page, under the ‘Ideas’ tab, with a photo of a planter seen in Surrey made from wooden pallets. Those attending the Physical Environment network meetings agreed that this was an innovative way to give old pallets a new life and cultivate green spaces for very little cost. Councillor Donna Stimson and the Green Skills Library kindly offered to deliver a 2-hour workshop at Maidenhead Library for community members.

It was great to see community members, staff, and volunteers working together!

We used donated materials (including the pallets, compost, and plants themselves). The workshop was a great opportunity to brush up on some DIY skills as creating the planters from the wooden pieces involved a lot of stapling and drilling. For those with green fingers, we planted a variety of flowers and herbs. Cllr Stimson also provided a lot of interesting info about making your own compost.

The Green Skills Library is an online platform that provides practical and sustainable skills to improve the environment. If you are interested in learning more, please visit their website.

I am excited to see what happens next with this space, after more workshops and engagement. The library is keen to develop this outside area for community members of all ages to cultivate and enjoy, encouraging sustainable behaviours from a young age. This could include anything from re-using wooden pallets to make planters or community herb gardens...

If you are interested in getting involved please do join our next Physical Environment network meeting or post your ideas/questions/stories here!