I think it's filling out quite well already, the Sedum is very pretty and the Geum seems to like it's new home. It's quite pretty with the flowers I think
Nothing happening with the spinach yet so that one still looks boring
Bonsai, now that's interesting. Is it outside? If so do BonsaI survive ok outside as I thought they were an indoor plant? That would look lovely. Have you got a pic Colin?
OL, bonsai means a tree in a pot - if the tree usually grows outside then that is where it will be happiest. I am not saying that they should be neglected as they tend to take a lot of looking after and will need protection from the weather in winter etc. I used to dabble in the art of bonsai a few years ago before I got the allotment but now I don't have the inclination to do both and food is more important. I still have a few specimens including a plum tree planted in a Belfast sink (which needs pruning/training)... As per Mike's post, the idea is to mimic nature but in a pot/shallow tray - this is achieved with root and branch (twig) pruning.
Thanks Mike and igrow, no offence taken, however I would like to point out that I am not the most artistic or creative person in the world, which makes it a little more difficult for me than those who are naturally creative, and that was my reason for asking for advice in the first place. So of course, as long as it is helpful and constructive (as yours is) then I won't take offence.
I am planning on getting some stones/slate for it, I just need to get round to that, and also some more typically Alpine plants. I will get there eventually and show you my progress. I am only using the last one shown as an alpine garden though.
Update number 3 I've taken out the little plant that was at the front and bought a Sempervivium (Arachnoideum), very pretty, looks like it has little cobwebs on. Also a Corydalis (Blue Dragon), both were on the Alpine section. I've also added gravel now, which was needed anyway but I ran out. I'm hoping to get a bit of stone or slate at weekend.
I was very tempted to buy 2 more Sedums but didn't think I would have room, I have actually quite taken to Sedums now, they are so pretty. Amazing how plants that you once thought were dull and boring are actually quite beautiful when you look closer, the variety of colours and textures on Sedums is amazing
Oh Artjak, you star Perfect place for one of the Sedums I saw (it was a trailing type) but didn't think I had room for Why didn't I think of that??? Thank you so much....another update soon
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I think it's filling out quite well already, the Sedum is very pretty and the Geum seems to like it's new home. It's quite pretty with the flowers I think
Nothing happening with the spinach yet so that one still looks boring
Hi, I have one planted witha bonsai Thuja and alpines it looks great
Bonsai, now that's interesting. Is it outside? If so do BonsaI survive ok outside as I thought they were an indoor plant? That would look lovely. Have you got a pic Colin?
Thanks Mike and igrow, no offence taken, however I would like to point out that I am not the most artistic or creative person in the world, which makes it a little more difficult for me than those who are naturally creative, and that was my reason for asking for advice in the first place. So of course, as long as it is helpful and constructive (as yours is) then I won't take offence.
I am planning on getting some stones/slate for it, I just need to get round to that, and also some more typically Alpine plants. I will get there eventually and show you my progress. I am only using the last one shown as an alpine garden though.
Thanks again
Update number 3
I've taken out the little plant that was at the front and bought a Sempervivium (Arachnoideum), very pretty, looks like it has little cobwebs on. Also a Corydalis (Blue Dragon), both were on the Alpine section. I've also added gravel now, which was needed anyway but I ran out. I'm hoping to get a bit of stone or slate at weekend.
I was very tempted to buy 2 more Sedums but didn't think I would have room, I have actually quite taken to Sedums now, they are so pretty. Amazing how plants that you once thought were dull and boring are actually quite beautiful when you look closer, the variety of colours and textures on Sedums is amazing
Orchid Lady, I think it looks fabulous; could you put a little compost in the hole on the right and have something slightly drooping planted there?
Oh Artjak, you star
Perfect place for one of the Sedums I saw (it was a trailing type) but didn't think I had room for 
Why didn't I think of that??? Thank you so much....another update soon 
OL, I made this up a few weeks ago, my sedums didn't have labels, is the greener one the same as yours