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Cottage Garden Festival

30th April 2026

Join us for our Cottage Garden Festival, celebrating the classic summer gardens packed full of colour.

May Gardening Tips from Jo

30th April 2026

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

Otter’s useful guide to Beetroot

27th April 2026

Beetroot is one of the most reliable crops you can grow. It’s unfussy, colourful and productive. It’s a definite ‘must’ for gardeners who enjoy a steady supply of roots and leafy greens.

Otter’s useful guide to Garlic

27th April 2026

Garlic is a low‑maintenance crop that brings scent and structure to any veg patch. It’s ideal for gardeners who enjoy planting once and harvesting months later with minimal fuss.

Otter’s useful guide to Carrots

27th April 2026

Carrots are a kitchen essential! They’re brilliant raw, roasted or grated into salads. By growing your own you can enjoy tender roots at every stage, from baby carrots to full‑sized beauties.

Otter’s useful guide to Lettuce

27th April 2026

Lettuce is one of the easiest and most rewarding crops to grow, not just for seasoned gardeners but beginners too.

Otter’s useful guide to Radish

27th April 2026

Radishes are one of the quickest and easiest crops you can grow. They’re ideal for beginners and for impatient gardeners who love fast results.

Celebrate Earth Day with our favourite eco-friendly products

16th April 2026

Earth Day this year is Wednesday 22nd April and marks the World's largest environmental movement. To celebrate we have shared some of our favourite sustaonable products you can find in store.

April Gardening Tips from Jo

31st March 2026

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

Announcing Otter’s own brand peat free compost

26th March 2026

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

Alpine Plants Festival

2nd March 2026

Join us for our Alpine Plants Festival, celebrating these small, hardy heroes that make a big impression.

Otter’s useful guide to Tomatoes

28th February 2026

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!