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the person about the 30m tree - WOW, that's HUGE!! Another small tree that we planted a year ago in our North-West facing garden on top of a very windy hill is the Caragana arborescens or Siberian Pea Tree. The description says that it "can grow up to 6

. Water well and regularly trim and tie in shoots.More on growing bulbsHow to make a box ballAdvice on shaping topiaryMake a spiral plant supportHow to make an ivy heart

.There's something really inspiring about setting yourself up with seed trays, pots, compost and a big box of seeds indoors, as the rain lashes against the window pane.I like to sow seed of a few plants indoors. Tender crops, such as courgettes and butternut squashes

miscanthus and imperata, several Japanese maples in large pots, a striking Hosta nigrescens, and a nicely clipped box ball, to name but a few. All have their place, growing and changing as the year progresses.Of course I have pots of flowers, too, but it

of the most successful ways to get our plants growing and also to help new gardeners get off to a good start!   Have you seen this thread? http://www.gardenersworld.com/forum/the-potting-shed/seeds-are-up/70240.html Or this one http://www.gardenersworld.com/forum/the-potting-shed/growing

the letterbox of all our near neighbours, asking them for all their, appropriate, organic waste and they've really come up trumps!! We are getting a large box full every 3/4 days.Maybe an idea for others to try?Can't wait to get growing this year. Best wishes

to grow this spendid plant in small window boxes!!!  I am wondering if I need to change the soil type, as it is just the all purpose kind you can buy anywhere.