Aww, I'm touched! Thank you all for your friendly words of wisdom and reassurance. I've now cordoned off a full half of it so that I only have half to think about for now (although I'm going to try and cover the un-used half). I've measured (yes, I'm like that!) out some beds and flattened out some paths. This evening I dug and de-weeded 2/3 of my first 5x1.5m bed and it was SO satisfying!! I had some stuff growing in my conservatory (now hardening off on the patio) which was destined for the garden, and which I have no room for, so have some stuff to put in when my bed is ready. I have sprouts, broccoli, purple sprouting broccoli, pumpkin and butternut squash. Do you think I should bung it all in when I have a couple of beds done? It's all quite exciting as well as daunting isn't it?

Thanks again