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Suttons History

Suttons has a rich horticultural history dating back to 1806. Read the articles in this category to find out 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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Tales of VE Day & Digging for Victory – Then & Now

In our original post celebrating VE Day and the Dig for Victory Campaign, we asked for your stories and pictures. We have been overwhelmed by your tales about …

May 29, 2020PR, Suttons History Read more
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75 Years Later, We’re Still in This Together

Global events of 2020 have made us think about many things from a very different perspective, with many industries being compelled to innovate through …

May 4, 2020Suttons History 2 CommentsRead more
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‘Fighting on the Homefront’ – The 75th Anniversary of Digging for Victory

“It is the bounden duty of those who have the smallest space to cultivate, to do so intensively, that the brave may be fed and that the lifeline of the …

May 4, 2020Suttons History Read more
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May 1906 Gardening Advice

Read on to see what advice was being given to gardeners back in May 1906. Much still holds true

May 11, 2016Suttons History Read more
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April Gardening Advice from 1906

April gardening advice from the 1906 edition of the magazine “One & All” is shown below. You may not easily be able to lay your hands …

April 12, 2016Suttons History Read more
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March 1906 – Gardening Advice

Read on to see what seasonal advice was being given to allotment holders and working gardeners back in March 1906. Much of it still holds good

March 16, 2016Suttons History Read more
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February 1906

In February 2016 lets take a look back to see what advice was being given to gardeners back in February 1906. The tone was rather more dictatorial than …

February 18, 2016Suttons History Read more
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Gardening in December 1906

Read on to see what advice was being given to gardeners back in December 1906. OK so not many of us still have a piggery but the following statement probably …

December 8, 2015Suttons History Read more
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Gardening in November 1906

Read on to see what gardening advice was being given back in November 1906. The advice was useful, technical and also rather moral as in “Better far put …

November 10, 2015Suttons History 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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