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Otter’s useful guide to Tomatoes

Nothing tastes quite as sweet as a tomato picked fresh from the vine. Growing tomatoes in pots, hanging baskets, and grow bags is relatively easy — here's how!

March Gardening Tips from Jo

Otter’s gardening expert, Jo Morse talks, us through jobs to the do in the garden in March.

Beginner’s Guide to Summer-Flowering Bulbs

Plan ahead to create your dreamy summer garden with our easy-to-follow beginner's guide to Summer-Flowering Bulbs!

Announcing our 2025 charity totals

We’re really excited to announce our charity fundraising results from 2025!

February Gardening Tips from Jo

Otter’s gardening expert, Jo Morse, talks us through jobs to do in the garden in February.

Primrose & Primula Festival

Join us for our Primrose & Primula Festival, bursting with early Springtime colour!

Otter’s useful guide to Seed Potatoes

With more and more people becoming interested in growing veg at home, the humble potato is a great choice.

January Gardening Tips from Jo

Otter’s gardening expert, Jo Morse, talks us through jobs to the do in the garden in January.

New Year, New Hobby?

As we step into a brand-new year, it's the perfect time to embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal growth.

December Gardening Tips from Jo

Otter’s gardening expert Jo Morse talks us through jobs to the do in the garden in December.

Our Top Ten Christmas Lights for 2025!

Turn your home into a festive wonderland with our Top Ten Christmas lighting ideas for 2025!

Why Christmas lighting is essential for festive magic

Discover how the right Christmas lighting can turn every corner of your home and garden into a magical winter wonderland!

November Gardening Tips from Jo

Otter’s gardening expert Jo Morse talks us through jobs to the do in the garden in November.

Cutting the ribbon for a new era in Otter shopping!

Discover the fresh new look at our Ottery St Mary Garden Centre!

October Gardening Tips from Jo

Ottery St Mary garden guru Jo Morse tells us to use October to get prepared for the colder months ahead.

Why Autumn is the perfect time to plant hedging and trees

Autumn is often a season of tidying, preparation, and planning, but it's also the ideal time to plant hedging and trees!

Cyclamen Festival

Join us for our Cyclamen Festival! Celebrate the bold, seasonal colour of these Autumn favourites.

September Gardening Tips from Jo

One of our Ottery St Mary experts Jo Morse tells us some of her top gardening tips for the month of September.

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