The Healing Garden, inspired by RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Our passionate teams have been creating exciting displays for stunning gardens inspired by last year's Chelsea Flower Show trend, The Healing Garden.
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Ottery fundraising total announced for Brain Tumour Support

Otter Garden Centre in Ottery St Mary is delighted to announce a total of over £3,300 raised for charity of the year, Brain Tumour Support.
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Free sunflower seeds for every child

Otter Garden Centres is giving children the chance to grow their own sunflowers this year - and the chance to win some fantastic prizes.
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Navigating the hosepipe ban

All gardeners need to be mindful of how we use water during the hosepipe ban, take a look at some of our helpful suggestions.
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Celebrate Earth Day with our favourite eco-friendly products

Earth Day this year is Saturday 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.
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WIN a bundle of toys* for some extra fun this summer!

We need your help! Our dinosaur needs a name and some colour...
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Grow Your Own Pizza Toppings

We can't think of anything tastier to add to your favourite Italian treat - find out how to grow your own pizza toppings!
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Flowers for St Saviours

Locals and visitors to Ottery St Mary should spot a little extra colour in the town Otter Garden Centre planted up some containers for St Saviours bridge.
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How women have made our garden centre bloom

March 8th is International Women’s Day and here at Otter we want to celebrate the amazing women who have made our business what it is today.
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Cutting down on plastics at Otter – revealing our new paper carrier bags

As part of our ongoing environmental commitment, we have redesigned our carrier bags. We are now phasing out our yellow plastic carrier bags in favour of brown paper carrier bags.
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Top tips to keep your real cut Christmas tree fresh and alive!

If you are planning on buying a real tree this Christmas we've got some expert tips to help you keep those pine needs looking and smelling fresher for longer.
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Christmas Roses – a gift for every gardener

Hellebores are a real gift to gardeners during the winter months, providing soft colour when most other flowering plants have finished.
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Worried that your Christmas lights use too much electricity? Don’t switch off just yet!

They're big on ambience but what is their energy consumption like?
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Bringing the magic of Christmas alive at Otter

Have you ever wondered how the team at Otter bring the magic of Christmas to their Garden Centres each year?
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How to safely help hedgehogs during the autumn

Encouraging hedgehogs into your garden can be beneficial in the long-term, and by making small changes you can create a haven for them to survive and thrive in the wild.
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How to make great garden compost

It's the most environmentally friendly way of dealing with garden waste!
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Pruning tips for Clematis and Climbers

Learning how and when to prune your clematis and climbing plants can help you get the best blooms and enjoy these beautiful plants year after year.
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Using water wisely in a heatwave

It’s not often that our gardens have to cope with such extreme weather as we’re seeing at the moment!
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