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In Your Garden December

What to do in your garden in December Lead image: Coleus ‘Rainbox Mix’ from Suttons Previous month: Jobs to do in your garden in November Next …

July 24, 2021 Read more
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In Your Garden January

What to do in your garden in January Lead image: Shutterstock Previous month: Jobs to do in your garden in December Next month: Jobs to do in your garden in …

July 13, 2021 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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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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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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Budget Bedding – Top Tips for Propagation

Do you want to update your bedding flowers this year on a budget? Well, here you will find everything you need right now to kick start your summer bedding for …

January 14, 2021Bedding Plants, Gardening Advice Read more
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How to Make Seed Bombs

How seed bombs work A seed bomb is a ball made of compost mixed with flour and water into which seeds have been embedded. Once the bomb has been thrown and the …

November 20, 2014Childrens Corner 2 CommentsRead more
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Perennial Plants and Annuals Growing Guide

This is a general guide to planting both annuals and perennial plants. This guide features plain-speaking advice and instructions for maximum

October 11, 2014Perennials, Planting Flowers 1 CommentRead more
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Outdoor Salad Collection Growing Instructions

Your young lettuce, cucumber & tomato plants have been grown under ideal conditions and they'll develop best if you follow this growing instructions

August 29, 2014Vegetable Growing Read more
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Patio Vegetable Plants Growing Instructions

These growing instructions guide provide you with simple steps to ensure that your patio vegetable plant kits are a

August 12, 2014Vegetable Growing 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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