Allotment tips from the experts
To celebrate National Allotment Week, here are some real-world tips, tricks, and hard-earned lessons every new grower needs to know. Practical advice from …
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Five easy ways to build a resilient veg garden
Multi award-winning journalist and author of The Climate Change Resilient Vegetable Garden, Kim Stoddart explains how to shore up your veg garden's defences by …
The best spring bulbs to fill empty containers
If you haven’t already planted your spring bulbs for next year, autumn’s the best time. Here, our horticultural team suggests 7 professionally curated bulb …
From the plot: interview with @emmasallotmentdiaries
In our 'From the Plot' series, we chat to inspiring growers who share their passion and knowledge with others. This month, Emma from @emmasallotmentdiaries …
How to grow salvias
Salvias are a popular favourite, also known as ornamental sage. Sending up structural spikes of jewel-coloured blooms, these long-flowering plants are …
From the plot: interview with @ben_the_grower
In our 'From the Plot' series, we chat to inspiring growers who share their passion and knowledge. This month, Ben from @ben_the_grower shares how a handful of …
Giant Pumpkin Growing Competition 2026 – Win £250!
Grow the biggest pumpkin and win a £250 Suttons voucher. Whether you’re aiming for a show-stopping Halloween centrepiece or simply enjoy a bit of garden …
From the plot: interview with @darrenlakin2
In our ‘From the Plot’ series, we chat to inspiring growers who generously share their passion and knowledge. This month, we spoke to Darren from …
How to grow nasturtiums from seed
Nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus) are hardy annual flowers that fill the garden with a sharp scent and vibrant colour. Strong, vigorous and easy to grow from …
The New Italian Petunia That Towers Above the Rest
Introducing Suttons 2026 NEW Petunia ‘Allegra F1’, The Biggest Petunia You’ll Ever Grow! Bred on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius, with over 140 years of …