Fascinating historical veggie facts
Here at Suttons, we’re lucky to own an archive of historical horticultural texts which provides fascinating insights into the history of many of our modern fruits and vegetables. One of our favourite...
View ArticleBest expert advice on growing microgreens
Highly nutritious, fast-growing and hugely varied, microgreens are a fantastic choice if you’re looking for a quick and easy way to grow salad at home. You don’t even need a garden to grow these tiny...
View ArticleHow to preserve and store herbs
Picking fresh, homegrown herbs for your kitchen is a great way to save money and elevate the flavour of your food. Expensive to buy in a supermarket, many popular varieties are cheap and easy to grow...
View ArticleBest expert advice on growing carrots
Carrots aren’t the easiest crop to grow, but with a few tips from these carefully chosen garden bloggers, YouTubers and Instagram growers, you’re sure to have a successful harvest. One of the most...
View ArticleBest expert advice on how to grow potatoes
To help you grow your own potatoes, we’ve assembled some of the best expert tips while busting some of the myths that make potato growing sound complicated. Potatoes are one of the easiest, most...
View ArticleBest expert advice on sowing and growing vegetable seeds
Nothing beats the satisfaction of sitting down to a delicious meal prepared from ingredients you’ve grown from seed. And growing your own vegetables is a cost-effective way to feed your family.To help...
View ArticleHow to grow courgettes
Expensive to buy but a cinch to grow, courgettes are one of the most rewarding crops. Whether sowing courgette seed or buying courgette plants, there’s a wide range of sizes and habits suited to every...
View ArticleHow to grow asparagus: a simple guide to planting and harvesting
A well-managed asparagus bed should remain productive for two decades or longer, and therefore it pays to choose your spot carefully and prepare the ground well before planting. We asked experienced...
View ArticleGuide to companion planting
Plants are like people, they prefer good company, and companion planting is simply about growing the right plants beside one another so that each benefits from its neighbour. We asked experienced...
View ArticleHow to grow sweet potatoes
Originating from Central and South America, sweet potatoes are large, starchy, sweet-tasting tubers packed with goodness. High in fibre, vitamins and minerals yet low in calories, the sweet potato is...
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