News

WIN a bundle of toys* for some extra fun this summer!

6th April 2023

We need your help! Our dinosaur needs a name and some colour...

The NEW Malvern Hanley Retreat – NEW to Otter Garden Buildings Village

28th March 2023

Save 10% on the Malvern Hanley Retreat this April.

Grow Your Own Pizza Toppings

14th March 2023

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

Flowers for St Saviours

10th March 2023

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.

How women have made our garden centre bloom

6th March 2023

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.

Cutting down on plastics at Otter – revealing our new paper carrier bags

16th February 2023

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.

Top tips to keep your real cut Christmas tree fresh and alive!

1st December 2022

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.

Christmas Roses – a gift for every gardener

9th November 2022

Hellebores are a real gift to gardeners during the winter months, providing soft colour when most other flowering plants have finished.

Worried that your Christmas lights use too much electricity? Don’t switch off just yet!

24th October 2022

They're big on ambience but what is their energy consumption like?

Bringing the magic of Christmas alive at Otter

20th October 2022

Have you ever wondered how the team at Otter bring the magic of Christmas to their Garden Centres each year?

How to safely help hedgehogs during the autumn

16th September 2022

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.