Plant bulbs in Autumn for colour in Spring!

Here's how you can ensure the best blooms in your garden next spring.
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Scarecrow winner announced – and it’s all about otters!

We are delighted to announce the winner of our ‘Make a Scarecrow’ competition. Laura Gaiger from West Hill was awarded the top spot for her characterful scarecrow, which she named Otto.
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Bug-tastic Explorers: Unraveling the Wonders of Bugs!

Join our resident bug expert Chris to uncover the intriguing creatures residing in an average garden this season.
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Switch from plastic to paper provides support for environmental charity

Otter Garden Centres has made a massive leap in its journey to improving eco-credentials by switching from plastic to paper carrier bags.
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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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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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