Many thanks. As somebody who, not only has a very small garden, but would be incapable of looking after a large area of land, I find it interesting to read about your experiences. I know more than I should from my limited practical experience, which I put down to spending hours as a child/youth with my grand-dad (a superb gardener) on his allotment. This at least allows me to 'keep up' with the talk in pub when it turns to gardening.
Please keep us posted as to how it all turns out.
Phil