Lavender: a miracle plant for your garden

We believe lavender is a true garden staple, and everyone should have one!

Plant of the Month

Embracing the spring sunshine, our Plant of the Month for April is Erysimum Bowles Mauve!

We love hardy geraniums

Whether you have a cottage garden, modern landscape, or wildlife-friendly haven, Hardy Geraniums fit right in.
Wisteria Pruning

August Gardening Tips from Jo

One of our Ottery St Mary experts Jo Morse tells us some of her top gardening tips for the month of August.

BBQ fuels: what is your go-to fuel for grilling?

Find some of the most popular types of BBQ fuels and why you might choose them.

Top Tips for Growing Thriving Sunflowers: A Guide for Young Gardeners

Congratulations on participating in our sunflower competition! Find our essential tips to help you nurture your sunflowers throughout the summer.

July Gardening Tips from Jo

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

Celebrate a Summer of Sports with Otter!

The countdown to an action-packed season of sports in on! Get your garden ready for a Summer of Sports!

June Gardening Tips from Jo

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

Towering sunflower takes top spot!

A green-fingered youngster from Ottery St Mary has been named the outright winner of our popular sunflower growing competition.