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.

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.

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?

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?

Sunflowers to show support for Ukraine

Scouts from the 1st Ottery St Mary Scout Group have been busy potting up sunflower seeds.
Hospiscare Open Gardens 2022

We’re proud sponsors of Hospiscare Open Gardens 2022

Find out more and download the 2022 Hospiscare Open Gardens brochure.
Adam Frost The Creative Gardener Book

Adam Frost: The Creative Gardener

The Creative Gardener is now available in our Ottery St Mary garden centre. The book is packed full of ideas to easily transform your garden, and add personal flare.
Rose of the year 2022

Rose of the Year 2022

If you're looking for a new rose for your garden, why not choose a winner?

Cheeky night time visitor enjoys fish supper at Otter

The mystery of disappearing fish at Otter Garden Centres in Ottery…

Mary, you’ll be missed!

A long-serving member of the Ottery St Mary Garden Centre team…