Just for posterity...

Last year - in a flash of inspiration...and with my aptitude of making use of things that should be thrown away - I invented my idea of Strawberry Falls.

Using some old drain pipe; I was loath to part with ("I'm sure we can use it for something..."), an old compost bag and some polystyrene containers that some plants from the Garden Centre came in. I produced a fantastic idea that:
a: recycled old materials,
b: made good use of un-used space i.e. the north-west'ish facing fence
c: produced fruit available to all ages of the family!

I was even lucky enough to have it published in the October 2006 edition of Gardeners World Magazine.

Since then, my sister has taken the idea up and spread the word! I'm hoping to see my idea in someone else's garden in a few weeks time - during Aston Garden Day.

Some info:

1. The Plants I used were 10 'Maxim' bare rooted strawberry plants, this is their second year and there are loads of berries appearing...just waiting for them to get slighly more sunshine than of late...and we're away!
2. Holes were drilled through plastic liner & guttering to ensure drainage.
3. Polystyrene used as drainage as lightweight.
4. Springtime, take away top compost and replace.
5. Mulch with straw to aid water retention.
6. Water thoroughly from top, drainage holes lets excess water drain through onto the next levels...producing a waterfall effect and maximum usage of water!

Lastly...

I think it's great and I'm sure others will too - but remember who thought it up first!!