Lindsay, Elaine really does come up with the best ideas.
A trip to Selby would be like a Christmas gift to yourself.
I feel your angst with the wind, I have to secure all the containers on my deck to the railing because of wind, one gust can take everything out. One pot is a 10' bamboo palm, it is a bear to pick up. I use that green velcro tape, it is easy when I want to change things around.