Used tires in gardening?

Used tires in gardening?

Years ago, someone dumped a truckload of used tires on our land. (Rednecks are awesome!) I have an idea of using those tires as a border for a small raised garden in a corner of my yard. I plan to stack them two high, and make the tires themselves a sort of planter for tomatoes, rosemary, etc.

My question is: Is this insane? Am I setting myself up for leaching chemical problems?

Thanks for your input!

.. my bedroom!

.. my bedroom!

State of the Garden, Month of April, 2010

State of the Garden, Month of April, 2010

A few summer flowers

A few summer flowers

Thought I’d share some color

Thought I’d share some color

Noob.

Noob.

More Pretties from the Guessing Garden

More Pretties from the Guessing Garden