on the compost thing, I've found where the local council dumps the leaves each winter, and now get some really nice really old composted leaf mould. I clear the stones out by sifting it and use it to grow my seedling in, and for potting up. It seems to be doing a good job, and completely free, and smells, looks and feels far nicer than a lot of the compost you get from the shop
I like the idea of the wooden fruit boxes. I might look for some too. Thanks for the tip.
cheers,
Derek