Themes - I will get another Chamaerops Humilis. The ones in B&Q were about 2 foot tall, and nice and bushy. I won't be in town again for another fortnight, so I hope they don't sell out.
Hi Sam - My soil is awful, really thin over chalk. Last week I dug out 2 barrow loads of flint and chalk lump from a border about 2'6" x 6'. Trouble is I can never make enough compost! I'll have a look and see if any done this year is ready yet. The only two places in my garden that don't get hard frosts are by my patio, which is already full, and under a 40 year old Bramley. I am trying to make the garden more sheltered by planting windbreaks along the boundary walls (any suggestions welcome), but they will take some time to grow and be effective.
Mick - I will, thanks.
RS - dunno about having loads, one will do for now!
Nick - Can't get it planted til I decide where to put it. Still in the process of redesigning the garden ( no plan, it just evolves). And I have to work to my limited resources. But, slowly slowly catchy monkey
