Five years ago Dan Pearson took a farm in Somerset and has been bringing it to vibrant life. In the last of his regular columns, he describes the pleasure of slowly transforming a landscape

With warmth still in the air, September is the time to take stock of the summer and prepare for the next growing season

Armfuls of plums, damsons, strawberries and blueberries are just reward for careful planning

Long-lived, gloriously colourful, richly scented dianthus are a joy. The only problem is they are almost too pretty

The potentially tricky transitional month of August will reward a little careful planning with gloriously rich displays

It’s a busy month with harvesting, storing your bounty and preparing for late summer. Here’s what to do now. By Dan Pearson

A visit to two of the most famous gardens in England is sure to be an inspiration for gardeners. And for Dan there’s a special resonance

If you choose the right plant for the right place, you’ll have flowers all through a hot dry summer

The exotic-looking Turk’s cap lily is one of the garden’s most startlingly beautiful blooms. Dan is smitten…

This month sees the freshness of early summer replaced with more colour and plenty of fruit and veg for the picking. By
Dan Pearson

Sowing in succession brings a constant supply of perfect salad leaves all summer. The secret is to pace yourself, writes
Dan Pearson

With summer coming and dry days on the horizon, Dan Pearson takes a few tips from a gardener in the Golden State

Beloved by artists throughout the ages, the bearded iris is a plant with an impeccable pedigree, writes Dan Pearson

As the garden races towards the longest day, take the following easy steps to stop it from peaking too early, writes Dan Pearson

It doesn’t last long but the lilac season is stunning. Chose your varieties carefully – and enjoy their moment in the sun, writes Dan Pearson

The early-flowering perennials are happy to bask in the dappled sun under trees. Dan Pearson picks out some of the best

Keep an eye on the weather in this changeable month and you’ll be ready for the onset of the growing season, says Dan Pearson

Primulas thrive in damp, shady and marginal areas – and they are welcome in a forgotten corner of Dan’s field

Cherry trees bursting into bloom are reported in the news each spring in Japan. It’s a thrilling time to be outside here, too

From a clump of dog’s tooth violet to a swathe of mourning widow, seeing plants where they naturally grow is an inspiration