Events

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The Red Hill Agricultural Show

Saturday, 8th of March 2025 , 8.30 am - 5 pm

Red Hill Recreation Reserve & Showgrounds. 184 Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill 3937

The 96th annual show at the Red Hill Showgrounds will feature the best craft and animal exhibits, food, wine, beer and cider the Peninsula has to offer, as well as rides, music and entertainment for all ages.

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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 26th, to Sunday 30th, March.

Royal Exhibition Building & Carlton Gardens, Melbourne.

Join us at this year’s Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show for “Follow the Sun”, a breath taking display of 1,000 heirloom sunflowers. 

Showcasing eight rare varieties, this activation highlights the importance of seed saving and preserving Australia’s gardening heritage.  

Visit our “Follow the Sun” display (B48) and be part of this celebration of sustainability, community, and the future of gardening.

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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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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

Learn More
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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)

Coming soon

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
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Heronswood Unearthed: The evolution of a garden

Presented by Julian Blackhirst, Head of Gardens at the Diggers Club.

18th of May 2025, 10.00 am - 11.30 am 

466 Esplanade Mount Martha, Mount Martha House

As part of the Australian Heritage Festival (Victoria) join Julian Blackhirst from The Diggers Club for an inspiring look at the transformation of the iconic Heronswood garden.

Discover its rich history - from early designs by Edward Latrobe Bateman to its evolution into a world-class heritage garden. Julian shares insights on sustainable gardening, heirloom preservation, and the ongoing stewardship of this living legacy.

Entry fee: Free 

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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
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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.

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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
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Botanica World Discoveries - Spring Garden Tour

27th - 30th October 2025

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 and visit Burnley Gardens, the prestigious horticultural institution.

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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

Tasmania Presentation

'We Speak for the Trees' 

Saturday 24 - Sunday 25 September 2022 

Hosted by The Launceston Horticultural Society

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Nature Festival, SA

The humble gardener can make a world of difference

Storytelling session on the virtues of seed-saving and growing your own food as an act of independence and self-reliance.

Saturday, October 15

Schomburgk Pavillion North terrace Adelaide

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Past events

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Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2025

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Winter Solstice at the Garden of St Erth 2025