They used to fill him with melancholy, but the scale and depth of colour means that Dan has come to love sunflowers

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As the days begin to darken, it's time to plant the bulbs that will add a splash of colour in the earliest weeks of spring

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Autumn is with us. Do not be tempted to overtidy – instead enjoy the rough and tumble, and do the ground work for the next growing season

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Harvest Festival

25.09.11

Courgettes fit to burst, potatoes by the sackful, enough salad to feed the valley … It's harvest time on the farm

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As a youngster, Dan found the dahlias at his local flower show were the domain of men in string vests. It's easy to see why

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A trip into the unspoilt Småland offers the chance to connect with an area verdant with plants – and history

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After high summer, the garden is beginning to relax – which gives you time to start planning for next year

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Make a Beeline

21.08.11


While colonies are collapsing, Dan plants his gardens with nectar-rich varieties to keep the air buzzing all summer long

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