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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 growing asparagus

Here’s everything you need to know to successfully grow this delicious perennial vegetable.

January 31, 2022Best Expert Advice, Gardening Advice, Vegetable Growing Read more
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Best expert advice on how to grow begonias

With just a few helpful tips from these experts, you’ll soon be growing award-winning begonias in your own garden.

January 4, 2022Best Expert Advice, Gardening Advice, Planting Flowers Read more
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Best expert advice on how to grow roses

These expert tips will help you to grow the most magnificent climbing, rambling, floribunda or hybrid tea roses.

November 26, 2021Best Expert Advice, Gardening Advice, Roses 2 CommentsRead more
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Best expert advice on how to grow houseplants

Here are some of our favourite blogs, YouTube videos and Insta posts offering expert tips on houseplant care.

October 28, 2021Best Expert Advice, Gardening Advice, Houseplants 1 CommentRead more
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Best expert advice on how to grow fruit trees

Here are the best articles, videos and Instagram posts about growing fruit trees, created by some of the most knowledgeable garden bloggers in the business.

September 15, 2021Best Expert Advice, Gardening Advice, Growing Fruit 1 CommentRead more
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Best expert advice on how to grow mushrooms

Here are the best articles, videos and Instagram posts on growing mushrooms.

August 27, 2021Best Expert Advice, Gardening Advice 2 CommentsRead more
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Best expert advice on growing winter bedding plants

Here’s how to use blooms like pansies, violas, primroses and bellis for all year round colour.

August 17, 2021Bedding Plants, Best Expert Advice, Gardening Advice Read more
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Best expert advice on growing spring-flowering bulbs

If you want to grow spring-flowering bulbs, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a helpful collection of the best independent articles, YouTube videos and …

July 28, 2021Best Expert Advice, Flower Bulbs, Gardening Advice 1 CommentRead more
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Best expert advice on growing acers

To help you choose, plant and care for acers, we’ve searched the internet to collate a wide range of independent, expert advice. Check out these articles, …

May 26, 2021Best Expert Advice, Gardening Advice, Shrubs 7 CommentsRead more
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Best expert advice on growing lettuce and salad leaves 

We’ve searched the internet to bring you the best independent advice for sowing, growing and harvesting lettuce and salad leaves.

May 17, 2021Best Expert Advice, Gardening Advice, Vegetable Seeds 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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