In the beginning were...tree-pits!

The Highbury community gardening initiative started with tree-pits. Here is one, with tulips.

Another shot of the tulip infested tree-pit. This one has had metal edging added, and the soil has been built up.

Here we have a tree-pit with daffodils.

Another shot of the daffodils.

This tree-pit has a young tree in it. Most of the tree-pits have tubes through which the roots of the tree can be watered in dry weather.

This tree pit has quite a tough base. Soil has been added, but because of the contours, length and shape, it has not been possible to add metal edging.

Another shot with the newly added compost ready for planting out.

One of the challenges is keeping the tree-pits watered in dry weather - although contrary to what some people think, dog-wee is not helpful - it kills the plants!

All neat, tidy and ready for bulbs, seeds and young plants.

This tree-pit features miniature daffodils. Note the black pipe in the centre for watering the tree roots.

This view is taken from the other side. The miniature daffodils work well here.

In this shot the miniature daffodils are just beginning to bud...