July Newsletter
“The hum of bees is the voice of the garden.” ~ Elizabeth Lawrence July is the start of the beautiful summer period where we begin to eat and enjoy …
Vegetable Seeds
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April Newsletter
“Keep your faith in all beautiful things; in the sun when it is hidden, in the Spring when it is gone.” ~ Roy R. Gilson In our own …
A Guide to Small Space Gardens: Patios, Balconies & Windowsills
You don’t need acres of land, a fancy allotment or even a large garden to grow your own veg, fruit and flowers. You don’t even need a garden …
March Newsletter
“All Nature seems at work. Slugs leave their lair. The bees are stirring, birds are on the wing, And Winter slumbering in the open air, wears on …
Wondering which tomato to grow? Read our guide and choose with confidence
Tomatoes come in all shapes, sizes and colours with some being happy growing direct in the garden and others preferring the protection of a greenhouse. Some …
Top May Allotment Tips
We enter May with the allotment growing calendar in full swing. Now, more than at any other time in the gardening year, our beloved plots have an unquenchable …
Scratching the Gardening Itch
By Jonathan Jones At the turn of the year I start to get an itch. It is a very specific gardening itch. Like a lot of persistent itches, it’s next to …
Growing Your Own Quinoa
Quinoa burst onto the foodie scene just a few years ago and is now considered a store cupboard staple. Although it may seem trendy and fashionable quinoa is …
Welcome Back Seeds
For 2017 we’re bringing back 12 of your favourite seed varieties. At Suttons we’re all for innovation, introducing new and improved vegetable and flower …
May Top Allotment Tips
The allotment isn’t meant to be covered in white stuff at the end of April! However this is the situation we faced here in parts of the north as a cold snap …