The chamomile bank had been a big disappointment for the last two years and the under gardener and I have decided to admit defeat and change the whole thing during the winter.  The fir trees to the one side are to be removed as they have got just too bit and then a set of steps is to be positioned into the bank giving another way to and from the terrace.  We are considering new railway sleepers to make the steps and then planting at each side ( yet to be decided ) however taking all of this out and having a big change round should add a new dimension to the garden for next year and as projects go should not be too difficult or too expensive, hopefully!