I'm enjoying reading the posts and tips. It would make a very handy gardeners' book!
Unfortunately, my back garden is going to be on hold for the forseeable future as, according to the planners, I have to provide a materials compound on site when the work eventually starts. this is so that the little road at the side of the row of houses doesn't get blocked. The only place is my garden. However, I have ordered a rhubarb, and a minarette apple tree. The one I wanted (the Bardsey Apple) was sold out, but I ordered another variety. Darned if I can remember which one now! I was on the phone and had to choose from a few I like pretty quickly. Anyway, the rhubarb is a new variety called Raspberry Red. I can grow both in containers for now. I just hope I can get the work sorted out to be done this year, then I can really get to grips with the garden the following season.