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Best Expert Advice

If you’re looking for a practical guide to growing fruit, veg, flowers, shrubs and trees, our ‘expert advice’ articles are the perfect place to begin. Featuring tried-and-tested tips from experienced garden bloggers, these pearls of wisdom provide an invaluable resource. Whether you’re redesigning a garden, taking on a new allotment, creating a veg patch or freshening up your patio containers, here’s everything you need for a flying start.

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Best expert advice on sowing and growing vegetable seeds

We’ve found some of the best articles, videos and Instagram posts for expert advice on how to sow and grow your own vegetable seeds. This article was …

January 30, 2024Best Expert Advice, Gardening Advice, Vegetable Growing, Vegetable Seeds Read more
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Best expert advice on growing chillies

Here’s our pick of the best chilli-growing content from expert gardening bloggers.

January 22, 2024Best Expert Advice, Gardening Advice, Vegetable Growing, Vegetable Seeds Read more
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Best expert advice on how to grow tomatoes

From how to choose the right variety, through to sowing tomato seeds, growing and trouble-shooting tips, here’s everything you need to know about growing …

January 11, 2024Best Expert Advice, Gardening Advice, Tomatoes Read more
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Best expert advice on how to grow potatoes

Here’s your ultimate guide - from choosing the best seed potatoes through to harvesting and storing your spuds.

December 21, 2023Best Expert Advice, Gardening Advice, Potatoes, Vegetable Growing Read more
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Best expert advice on growing sweet peas

Whether you’re looking for germination tips, help with the cordon method or just some fresh inspiration, here’s everything you need to know about growing …

December 21, 2023Best Expert Advice, Flower Seeds, Gardening Advice, Planting Flowers Read more
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Best expert advice on architectural shrubs

Here are some of the best articles, videos and Instagram posts to help you add architectural wow-factor to containers, beds and borders.

November 28, 2023Best Expert Advice, Shrubs 2 CommentsRead more
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Best expert advice on growing carrots

Carrots aren’t the easiest crop to grow, but with a few tips, you’re sure to have a successful harvest.

November 20, 2023Best Expert Advice, Vegetable Growing, Vegetable Seeds Read more
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Best expert advice on growing bare root plants

We’ve pulled together a comprehensive collection of articles, Instagram posts and YouTube videos to help you get the very best from the bare root season.

October 16, 2023Bare Root Plants, Best Expert Advice Read more
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Best expert advice on growing amaryllis bulbs

If you’re looking for expert advice, here are some articles, YouTube videos and Instagram posts to help you grow amazing amaryllis displays.

October 9, 2023Best Expert Advice, Flower Bulbs, Gardening Advice 5 CommentsRead more
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Best expert advice on growing plum trees

Here are some of the best articles, videos and Instagram posts to help you successfully grow and harvest your own plums.

September 21, 2023Best Expert Advice, Growing Fruit 1 CommentRead 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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