Events
Seymour Alternative Farming Expo
4th - 6th of April 2025
Kings Park 55 Tallarook St, Seymour Victoria
Join us in the heart of Victoria at this annual event, with almost 400 exhibitors exploring the latest practices, technology and trends in small scale and backyard farming.
Eucalypts:
Friend and Foe
Join us for our panel discussion at MIFGS!
Hear our panel of experts in the field of ecology, sustainability, horticulture, and design, discussing the pros and cons of this Australian icon, the Eucalypt.
Saturday 1st April
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Summer En Plein
Air Artist
Exhibition
4th December 2025 - 28th February 2026
Heronswood House
Diggers Club is delighted to present the inaugural Heronswood Summer Exhibition, showcasing works by the talented Peninsula Plein Air Painting Group.
These artists paint en plein air - “in the open air”-capturing Heronswood’s light, colour and atmosphere directly from the landscape. The gardens, heritage buildings and sweeping views inspire their pieces, celebrating the beauty and character of this iconic setting.
This exhibition is a free event and is included in your entry to Heronswood Gardens. The exhibition is open for viewing from 10.00am - 3.00pm daily.
Entry is Free and included in your Entry Fee to Heronswood Garden and Cafe during the exhibition dates.
Book today Eucalypts:
Friend and Foe
Join us for our panel discussion at MIFGS!
Hear our panel of experts in the field of ecology, sustainability, horticulture, and design, discussing the pros and cons of this Australian icon, the Eucalypt.
Saturday 1st April
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Diggers at the Red
Hill Show
Presented by Julian Blackhirst, Head of Gardens at the Diggers Club.
Saturday 7th March 2026, 8.30 am - 4.00 pm
Red Hill Recreation Reserve, Arthurs Seat Rd, Red Hill
Join us at the 98th Red Hill Show. We would love to see our members and possible future members join us for a day of Agricultural delights. We will be selling seed and memberships. So pop in and say, 'Hello'!
Eucalypts:
Friend and Foe
Join us for our panel discussion at MIFGS!
Hear our panel of experts in the field of ecology, sustainability, horticulture, and design, discussing the pros and cons of this Australian icon, the Eucalypt.
Saturday 1st April
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A Decade of Diggers
Saturday 14th March 2026
Free members event
Windmill Hill Memorial Hall - Launceston
Over the past decade, the Diggers Club has embraced change across five key areas, from adapting our gardens to a changing climate, introducing more sustainable business practices and expanding education programs, to advancing research in heirloom seeds and strengthening our Foundation’s role in biodiversity and sustainability.
Join us for afternoon tea and conversation with Head of Gardens, Julian Blackhirst.
Registration is essential as places are limited.
Eucalypts:
Friend and Foe
Join us for our panel discussion at MIFGS!
Hear our panel of experts in the field of ecology, sustainability, horticulture, and design, discussing the pros and cons of this Australian icon, the Eucalypt.
Saturday 1st April
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The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
Wednesday 25th March, to Sunday 29th, March.
Royal Exhibition Building and Carlton Gardens, Melbourne.
Together, we’re growing a richer food future for Australia.
From 25–29 March, The Diggers Club will be at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show, where our space comes to life as a shifting garden tapestry inspired by the show’s Kaleidoscope theme, bringing ornamentals and food plants together in a mosaic of colour and texture.
Purchase your tickets here and we will see you at the Show!
In conversation with Tim Pilgrim
Saturday, 2nd May.
3:00PM – 5:00PM
Heronswood Gardens (Dromana)
We bring you the latest in garden ideas and inspiration with our In Conversation program.
Join us at Heronswood for an intimate facilitated conversation with authors.
Eucalypts:
Friend and Foe
Join us for our panel discussion at MIFGS!
Hear our panel of experts in the field of ecology, sustainability, horticulture, and design, discussing the pros and cons of this Australian icon, the Eucalypt.
Saturday 1st April
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Nature trail
treasure hunt at
our gardens
Available seven days a week.
Heronswood, Cloudehill and The Garden of St Erth.
Looking for a fun, free outdoor adventure these school holidays? Bring your nature-loving crew to our gardens and take on our Nature Trail Treasure Hunt, specially designed for each garden. It’s the perfect way to get the kids exploring, discovering and connecting with nature.
Free activity for kids of all ages.
Eucalypts:
Friend and Foe
Join us for our panel discussion at MIFGS!
Hear our panel of experts in the field of ecology, sustainability, horticulture, and design, discussing the pros and cons of this Australian icon, the Eucalypt.
Saturday 1st April
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Author talks and book signings
Find out how gardens not only create gardeners but writers too.
Heronswood Gardens and Nursery
We bring you the latest in garden ideas and inspiration with our author talk program. Join us at Heronswood for an intimate facilitated conversation with authors.
These sessions are limited to 40 people. Find out why our guests are motivated to write and when their passion for plants began. What is the one thing they want other gardeners to understand about their work?
This 90-minute program includes time for your questions, book signings and afternoon tea with our author at our historic Heronswood House.
Ticket prices:
$35.00 (members) $45.00 (non-members)
Eucalypts:
Friend and Foe
Join us for our panel discussion at MIFGS!
Hear our panel of experts in the field of ecology, sustainability, horticulture, and design, discussing the pros and cons of this Australian icon, the Eucalypt.
Saturday 1st April
Learn More
Winter Solstice at The Garden of St Erth
21st of June 2025
The Garden of St Erth, 189 Simmons Reed Road, Blackwood
Join the Diggers team as we rug up to celebrate the longest night of winter with our local community. An afternoon of solstice-themed family activities followed by an evening of live music, local food and mulled wine.
Afternoon session from 2pm, evening session from 6pm.
Eucalypts:
Friend and Foe
Join us for our panel discussion at MIFGS!
Hear our panel of experts in the field of ecology, sustainability, horticulture, and design, discussing the pros and cons of this Australian icon, the Eucalypt.
Saturday 1st April
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Medicinal Meander
Sunday, 19th April.
11:00AM – 12:00PM
The garden of St Erth (Blackwood)
Join herbalist and gardener, Caroline Parker, for a meander around the beautiful gardens of St Erth in Blackwood.
Discover a new lens to look through the plants in their perennial and kitchen gardens.
Eucalypts:
Friend and Foe
Join us for our panel discussion at MIFGS!
Hear our panel of experts in the field of ecology, sustainability, horticulture, and design, discussing the pros and cons of this Australian icon, the Eucalypt.
Saturday 1st April
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Botanica World Discoveries - Spring Garden Tour
26th October 2026
Four day tour departing from Melbourne
Enjoy an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the work of The Diggers Club. Learn about the not-for-profit’s bank of heirloom seeds, which preserves the integrity of its organic seeds.
Meet founders Clive and Penny Blazey, whose ongoing efforts ensure a diversity of plant life.
Visit the three Diggers Club gardens – The Garden of St Erth, Heronswood, and Cloudehill. Meet our team of diligent gardeners for private tours. Explore the history and stories behind some of the Mornington Peninsula’s private gardens.
Eucalypts:
Friend and Foe
Join us for our panel discussion at MIFGS!
Hear our panel of experts in the field of ecology, sustainability, horticulture, and design, discussing the pros and cons of this Australian icon, the Eucalypt.
Saturday 1st April
Learn MorePast events
Botanica Spring Garden Tour
Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2025
Winter Solstice at the Garden of St Erth 2025
