Welcome to ‘Suttons Growing Guides’
Read our latest ‘how to grow’ articles in the tabs below. Whether you’re a beginner gardener or an experienced allotmenteer, our detailed growing guides are packed with top tips, practical advice and inspirational ideas.
Are you planning a new garden design, keen to try new and unusual vegetables, or looking to sow flower seeds that bloom all summer long? Take a leisurely browse through the menu on the right and see which of our articles catches your eye…
Recent vegetable growing guides
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Beginners guide to growing vegetables from seed
large veg patch or you’re starting a container garden on your patio or …
How to grow herbs
Here’s everything you need to know about sowing and growing your …
How to grow cucumbers
Here we take a look at how to sow and grow cucumber seeds in a greenhouse …
How to grow bumper crops of peas and beans
Here’s everything you need to know to grow bumper crops of peas and …
How to grow Edamame beans
Here’s our ultimate guide to growing your own edamame
How to grow potatoes
Here’s our ultimate guide to growing your own potatoes. An easy, low …
Recent potato growing guides
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Best sweet potatoes to grow in the UK
Sweet potatoes are exotic, delicious, and fun to grow at home. With …
Best expert advice on how to grow potatoes
To help you grow your own potatoes, we’ve assembled some of the best …
Everything you ever wanted to know about potatoes
The humble spud is a firm favourite in vegetable patches around the UK. …
How to grow potatoes in pots and containers
Fresh, homegrown potatoes have an extra special flavour and they’re …
Which potato?
November is the time to start thinking about which potatoes to grow. …
May Allotment Tips
My allotment has moved on apace since last month. Spring certainly sprung …
Recent fruit growing guides
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How to grow fig trees
Simply follow these instructions and look forward to owning a beautiful …
How to grow cucamelons
If you fancy something a little different to add to your summer salads, …
How to grow currants
If you want to grow your own blackcurrants, redcurrants and white …
How to grow strawberries
Here’s everything you need to know to grow huge yields of delicious …
Best expert advice on how to grow fruit trees
Perfect for pollinators, fruit trees produce a delicious harvest year …
How to grow autumn-fruiting (primocane) raspberries
Sweet and tangy autumn-fruiting raspberries are easy to grow in your …
Recent flower growing guides
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Best expert advice on how to grow roses
These expert tips will help you to grow the most magnificent climbing, …
How to create the perfect cottage garden
Here are some top tips to help you choose the best cottage garden plants …
Edible flowers guide
Flowers are not only beautiful to behold, many are edible too. What’s …
How to grow saffron crocus
Here’s everything you need to know about growing saffron crocuses in …
How to grow ranunculus
Here’s our ultimate guide to planting and growing ranunculus bulbs. …
Hemerocallis Growing Guide
Hemerocallis are perennial plants with lily-like flowers, producing a …