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Homage to Chelsea: RHS Virtual Chelsea 2021

As you know, the live 2021 Chelsea Flower Show has been pushed back until September, meaning that there’s every chance it will go ahead this year. Therefore, …

May 17, 2021Flower Shows Read more
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Suttons Guide to RHS Virtual Chelsea Flower Show 2021

World-renowned, glamorous and quintessentially British, RHS Chelsea is a truly unique and unforgettable experience. Returning every year, the show is in the …

May 14, 2021Flower Shows Read more
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National Gardening Week 2021

One of the most popular annual celebrations of gardening is back for more and will take place from Monday 26 April to Sunday 2 May 2021. National Gardening …

April 23, 2021Planting Flowers Read more
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Easy Flower Plants to Grow for Beginners

Easy flower plants to grow are commonly heard of but when there are so many flower varieties it’s hard to know which of them actually are! Growing …

April 15, 2021Planting Flowers Read more
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A Guide to Gardening Tools: Including New 2021 Range3

The right gardening tools can be the key to making your version of a perfect garden, while making it much easier to maintain and comfortable to manage in the …

March 22, 2021Gardening Equipment, Lawn care 1 CommentRead more
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National Plant a Flower Day: New Flower Seeds, Houseplants & Flower Growing Guides

Add scent, texture and colour to your garden by growing flower plants and seeds in your beds and borders. You even get the bonus of attracting pollinators! To …

March 11, 2021Houseplants, In Your Garden Now, Planting Flowers Read more
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East Meets West in the Sunflower’s Golden History By Susie Hall

Sutton Seeds has a long history with sunflower seeds and their magnificent blooms – the plant that provides a versatile, healthy oil; a staple food used …

February 23, 2021Flower Seeds, Suttons History Read more
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Valentine’s Day Competition: Entries & Winners!

With the events of 2020 following into the beginning of 2021, this year we all continue to spend more time at home and in our gardens. Our cooking skills is …

February 14, 2021Competitions and Giveaways Read more
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How Grafted and Non-Grafted Veg Plants Are Different

Growing your own vegetables provides a number of nutritious, environmental and economic advantages over buying from a store. It is an extremely rewarding …

January 27, 2021Gardening Advice, Grafted Vegetable Plants, Vegetable Growing Read more
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Valentine’s Day – Gift Guide for Gardeners

Valentine’s day is on the horizon and it’s a chance to share the love! It’s not just a special day for romantic relationships, but a …

January 22, 2021Roses Read more
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🥕From the Plot 🥕 To celebrate homegrown fru 🥕From the Plot 🥕

To celebrate homegrown fruit & veg, Suttons has been talking to special growers who share their knowledge with others. Here are the highlights from our chat with @northern_horticulturist (link to full interview in bio).

👉 Meet Richard Bowman…

“I’ve always gardened. My grandad pushed me down to the veg patch in the wheelbarrow before I could walk, and so I’ve got him to thank for passing on his passion for plants. Now I’m a trained horticulturist, but gardening is so much more than my hobby and my job. It brings me joy and fulfilment like nothing else.

I love a cottage garden and, as I’ve recently moved into a lovely 18th century cottage, my favourite style is now my default setting! I’ve also just acquired an allotment so there’s lots of work to be done this year. I’m planning to grow on a totally organic basis.” 

Favourite thing to grow: 🌱Peas

“Peas have got to be my favourite crop to grow. Sadly, they never make it to the table – as soon as they’re ready, I can’t resist picking them to eat fresh from the pod.” 

Top Tip: 🥕Embrace your mistakes 

“My top tip for anyone who’s just getting into gardening is not to be put off by mistakes. Mistakes are there to learn from. Gardening is all about trial and error, and even the most experienced horticulturists sometimes get it wrong.” 

Proud moment: 🏆Best in Show Award 

“Last year (2024) I won two awards including the ‘People’s Choice’ and ‘Best in Show’ at Belvoir Castle Flower and Garden Show. My show garden was dedicated to the gardeners who lost their lives in the First and Second World Wars and was inspired by a tin of newspaper obituaries found in my late Uncle’s potting shed. That’s got to be my gardening highlight so far, but I’m always delighted with every seedling that pops up. 

I have another show garden in the works, supported by Suttons - just waiting on confirmation from the RHS for my design. I'm also writing a few articles for horticultural magazines and journals, so watch this space…”

If you’d like to take part in our series, make sure you tag @suttons.co.uk & use the hashtag #suttonsfromtheplot.
Meet your new garden staple: Cabbage ‘Stelvio’ Meet your new garden staple: Cabbage ‘Stelvio’ 🥬

Looking for a reliable, versatile veggie? Cabbage ‘Stelvio’ is perfect for autumn and winter harvests! 

Here’s why we love it:

💚 Sweet, crisp leaves that are ideal for cooking or salads.
💚 Hardy and productive, even in cooler months.
💚 Perfect for those who enjoy growing their own fresh veg!

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WIN a tomato seed growing bundle for you and one f WIN a tomato seed growing bundle for you and one for a friend in Suttons February #giveaway - perfect for our Tomato Grow-Along 🍅 

Worth £100 each, both tomato seed growing bundles will include: 
- 1 x Super 7 Electric Propagator 
- 1 x Incredipeatfree compost 
- 6 x packets of Suttons tomato seeds
- 1 x Suttons 1806 Red Seed Tin

👉 To enter: 
🍅 Make sure you’re FOLLOWING @suttons.co.uk and @robsallotment 
🍅 LIKE this post ❤️
🍅 TAG the friend you’d like to grow tomatoes with

Want to know more about the tomato seeds you could win? Here are Rob Smith’s recommended varieties:

- ‘Rapunzel’ - Long cascading trusses of glossy red tomatoes
- ‘Honeycomb’ - Jumbo-sized, sweet & juicy, orange-coloured fruits
- ‘Rosella’ - Dark-red tomatoes with a rich & smoky flavour 
- ‘Crimson Crush’ - Large, delicious, blight-busting variety
- ‘Sweet Aperitif’ - High-yielding, bright-red, sweet & tangy fruits
- ‘Black Moon’ - Exceptionally tasty bi-coloured red & purple toms

❤️ SPOILER ALERT - Order your favourite tomato seeds in plenty of time to join our tomato grow-along with @robsallotment in March…❤️

Competition details: 
🗓 Start Date: 12th February 2025 
⏳ End Date: 26th February 2025 (12:00 GMT) 
📍 Open to mainland UK residents only

Thanks for entering, & good luck! 🍀
Want to let your friends know? Share this post to your stories! 💚

T&Cs: No purchase necessary. The promoter of this giveaway is Suttons, Woodview Road, Paignton, Devon TQ4 7NG. The competition closes on 26th February 2025 (12:00 GMT). One winner will be contacted via direct message by @suttons.co.uk, and must respond within 14 days. The prize will be delivered by post. Mainland UK entries only. This giveaway is not affiliated with or endorsed by Instagram, or any other Meta properties. Full T&Cs in bio.

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