Please note due to COVID-19 our gardens & retail stores are currently closed until further notice. Members can still buy online, stay safe and keep on gardening.

Please note due to COVID-19 our gardens & retail stores are currently closed until further notice. Members can still buy online, stay safe and keep on gardening.

Fact Sheets

We have a wealth of information on various gardening techniques and favourite plants, from tea and tomatoes to blueberries and bulbs.  From how to plant to how to harvest, the key issues are all covered in these "straight-to-the-point" fact sheets.

Asparagus
asparagus
The low-down on asparagus by Camilla Lazzar
Avocado
avocado
Growing and harvesting avocado by Clive Blazey
Blueberries
blueberries
The basics on blueberries with Julie Willis
Bulbs
bulbs
Julie Willis shares the simplicity of planting bulbs
Citrus
citrus
Marcus Ryan shares his tips on growing citrus trees
Dahlias
dahlias
Growing and caring for dahlias with Camilla Lazzar
Dragon Fruit
dragon fruit
Jamie Alcock's tips on growing this exotic fruit
Espalier Training
espalier training
Julie Willis tells us how to espalier fruit trees
Garlic
garlic
Camilla Lazzar's hints on growing and harvesting garlic
Melons
melons
Melon varieties and how to grow them with Julie Willis
Microgreens
microgreens
Tim Sansom's 5 key points on growing microgreens
Oca (New Zealand Yam)
oca (new zealand yam)
Camilla Lazzar on this 'lost crop of the Incas'
Potatoes
potatoes
Camilla Lazzar on growing the humble spud!
Seed Sowing (Vegetables)
seed sowing (vegetables)
Easy steps for growing from seed with Evette Jungwirth
Seed Sowing (Wildflowers)
seed sowing (wildflowers)
Easy steps for growing from seed with Evette Jungwirth
Seedling Care
seedling care
Tim Sansom gets you started with your spring mini-seedlings
Strawberries
strawberries
Julie Willis' hints on growing strawberries
Sweet Potato
sweet potato
Camilla Lazzar's planting, growing and harvesting tips
Tea
tea
Totally tea with Julie Willis
Three Sisters Companion Planting
three sisters companion planting
Our Seed Manager, Evette, explains this ancient companion planting method.
Tomatoes
tomatoes
Growing tomato tips from The Diggers team
Tree Planting
tree planting
Bill Bampton shows us how to give trees a good start in the garden
Vegie Garden Basics
vegie garden basics
Creating a vegie garden from scratch with Julie Willis

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Click one of the topic panels to see an A-Z list of articles on a specific topic, like 'Edible gardening' or 'How to garden'.

Or, if you're looking for something in particular, use the search box to enter a term like 'Mediterranean plants' or 'Community gardening', then filter the search results by Article.  Happy reading!

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