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There's no substitution for a good gardening book. Whether you need to brush up on what to put in the compost heap, how to prune a fruit tree or to get ideas for the flower garden you'll find something in our comprehensive range.

Categories in Gardening Books

Birds, Bees & Bug Books

birds, bees & bug books
Birds, bees and bugs are part of everyone's garden, in this range books learn which are beneficial and how to encourage them into your backyard and which are pests and how to use organic methods to manage the pests.

Books - Cookbooks

books - cookbooks
Growing your own food is only half the fun! Our range of cookbooks includes information not just how to prepare and create delicious meals, but how to preserve your bounty as well.

Books - Diggers Books

books - diggers books
We have been writing and publishing our own books for Australian gardeners since 1994. Each book draws upon the extensive work we have done with plant trials and offers practical solutions to common garden problems for both vegetable and flower gardeners.

Books - Fruits, Vegetables & Herbs

books - fruits, vegetables & herbs
Every gardener has their favourite own go-to book for growing fruits and vegetables. What will be yours? We select titles that are suited for Australian conditions so you know the advice that is given is relevant to our broad climate zones.

Books - General plant books

books - general plant books
We stock a range of general gardening books to cater for all levels of gardening skills. Here you'll find an assorted range of topics for inspiration and knowledge.

Books - Organic Gardening

books - organic gardening
Uncover the secrets behind growing food organically and restore the balance to the soil and your garden's diversity. Organic methods are a healthier alternative to commercially grown produce so why not learn how to do it yourself and save!

Books - Indoor Plant Books

books - indoor plant books

2022 Gardening Calendar

2022 Gardening Calendar

CLEARANCE SALE - The Diggers 2022 Calendar features stunning garden photography to inspire you, even when you're not in the garden. Also features seeds to sow for each month, moon phases, key dates to remember and plenty of space to add your own events.

Member $9.95
Non-Member $12.95

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2022 Gardening Diary and Calendar Combo

2022 Gardening Diary and Calendar Combo

CLEARANCE SALE - last days to get your 2022 Gardening Diary & Calendar Combo! The complete garden combo for 2022! The beautifully illustrated Diggers Club Diary features a week to a page, seeds to sow each month, blank pages for seasonal observations, and handy pockets for your seed packets and plant labels, while The Diggers Calendar showcases ...

Member $18.95
Non-Member $23.95

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Australian Fruit and Vegetable Garden

Australian Fruit and Vegetable Garden

The best guide to growing both fruit and vegetables in the Australian backyard. Written by Diggers Founder, Clive Blazey details over 240 vegetables and herbs, and 188 fruits, nuts and berries. Shows how you can convert your lawn into a food garden and set up a mini plot of vegetables and fruit for small backyards and all climates. Explains how ...

Member $34.95
Non-Member $43.95

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Bee Poster - NSW

Bee Poster - NSW

HARDWARE: HBPNSW

A series of superbly illustrated Native Bee posters for most Australian States showcasing the native bees of the region. With keen scientific detail, magnified diagrams and a silhouette depicting the actual size of each bee, not only are these posters a talking point for your home, but they are a thoughtful reminder of the many native insects th...

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Bee Poster - QLD

Bee Poster - QLD

A series of superbly illustrated Native Bee posters for most Australian States showcasing the native bees of the region. With keen scientific detail, magnified diagrams and a silhouette depicting the actual size of each bee, not only are these posters a talking point for your home, but they are a thoughtful reminder of the many native insects th...

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Bee Poster - South Australia

Bee Poster - South Australia

HARDWARE: HBPSA

A series of superbly illustrated Native Bee posters for most Australian States showcasing the native bees of the region. With keen scientific detail, magnified diagrams and a silhouette depicting the actual size of each bee, not only are these posters a talking point for your home, but they are a thoughtful reminder of the many native insects th...

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Bee Poster - TAS

Bee Poster - TAS

HARDWARE: HBPTAS

A series of superbly illustrated Native Bee posters for most Australian States showcasing the native bees of the region. With keen scientific detail, magnified diagrams and a silhouette depicting the actual size of each bee, not only are these posters a talking point for your home, but they are a thoughtful reminder of the many native insects th...

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Bee Poster - Vic

Bee Poster - Vic

A series of superbly illustrated Native Bee posters for most Australian States showcasing the native bees of the region. With keen scientific detail, magnified diagrams and a silhouette depicting the actual size of each bee, not only are these posters a talking point for your home, but they are a thoughtful reminder of the many native insects th...

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Non-Member $25.00

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Bee Poster - Western Australia

Bee Poster - Western Australia

HARDWARE: HBPWA

A series of superbly illustrated Native Bee posters for most Australian States showcasing the native bees of the region. With keen scientific detail, magnified diagrams and a silhouette depicting the actual size of each bee, not only are these posters a talking point for your home, but they are a thoughtful reminder of the many native insects th...

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BERRY BOUNTY by Allen Gilbert

BERRY BOUNTY by Allen Gilbert

How to grow traditional and unusual berries, from strawberries and blueberries to feijoas, mangosteens and tamarillos. With the increasing interest in 'super' berries and their health benefits it's good to know they can be grown organically, and that most are suited to small gardens and pots. So start growing your own super food now. Just take a...

Member $29.95
Non-Member $37.50

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Complete Guide to the Flower Garden

Complete Guide to the Flower Garden

If you love Diggers gardens, you'll love this book! Author Clive Blazey aims to inspire Australian gardeners to create beautiful gardens that are cool and refreshing over the hottest summers, just like Heronswood and The Garden of St Erth. Bringing together 36 years of garden trials, Diggers Complete Guide to the Flower Garden showcases over 400...

Member $24.95
Non-Member $31.95

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Complete Poster Set

Complete Poster Set

Complete Poster Set Everything you need to know about when to sow your heirloom seeds – companion or flower you will find all the information in these beautifully illustrated posters. A2 size, matt laminated poster for longevity. Fits a standard A2 frame.

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Diggers Companion Planting Chart

Diggers Companion Planting Chart

New this season! The Diggers guide to Companion Planting. This beautifully illustrated poster provides a quick reference for companion planting in your garden. Features Australia's most popular fruit and vegies and their companions as well as a few pest repellent plants to help keep your garden chemical free and healthy. A2 size, matt laminated ...

Member $14.95
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DIGGERS GARDEN BOOKS COMBO OFFER

DIGGERS GARDEN BOOKS COMBO OFFER

Special offer for members only, buy both Australian Fruit and Vegetable garden and the Complete Guide to the Flower Garden, for all you need to know about flower and vegetable gardening in our climate. Only for a limited time. The perfect gift.

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Diggers Organic Pest Control Chart

Diggers Organic Pest Control Chart

Can't remember which organic treatment to use for which pest? Then this handy Organic Pest Chart is the ideal reference. Printed on recyclable plastic, this waterproof, durable double-sided chart highlights 16 common pests (and their traits) as well as the best organic solutions to eradicate them from your garden. Size: A4.

Member $12.95
Non-Member $16.50

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HARDWARE: HESPL

An other excellent instructional guide from one of Australia's most renowned Horticulturists, learn how to create beautiful, productive garden walls and fences, and optimise space in small gardens, patios and balconies with Allen's innovative espalier techniques. Covers: forms, trellis systems and designs; flowering plants and fruit trees; shapi...

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FLORET FARM DISCOVERING DAHLIAS

FLORET FARM DISCOVERING DAHLIAS

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Brimming with expert wisdom and overflowing with breathtaking photography, world-renowned flower farmer and floral designer Erin Benzakein reveals all the secrets to growing, cultivating, and arranging dahlias. These coveted floral treasures come in a dazzling range of colours, sizes, and forms, with enough variety for virtually every garden spa...

Member $31.95
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FLOWER SOWING GUIDE- ALL ZONES

FLOWER SOWING GUIDE- ALL ZONES

A beautifully illustrated heirloom flower sow what when poster for all areas of Australia including the cool, warm, hot, subtropical and tropical zone. Annual flowers bring seasonal colour and variation to the garden, as well as pollinators and beneficial insects. Easy to read, with over 40 of our most loved annuals, you'll never have to think a...

Member $14.95
Non-Member $19.95

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FOWLERS 'WHAT'S OLD IS NEW AGAIN' Book

FOWLERS 'WHAT'S OLD IS NEW AGAIN' Book

HARDWARE: HFOWB

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Australian icon Fowlers Vacola, this book captures the very best of Australia's food preserving history. Together with some of Australia's most-loved chefs, Fowlers Vacola takes you on a delicious journey from Matt Wilkinson's old family recipe for Yorkshire pickled onions to Andrew McConnell's inspired baby ...

Member $31.95
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FROM THE COUNTRY - T.R.GARNETT

FROM THE COUNTRY - T.R.GARNETT

An anthology of articles written by Tommy Garnett for 'The Age' over 15 years in his weekly column 'From the Country'. These provocative articles went beyond basic gardening issues to question a wide range of environmental and cultural assumptions. We see Garnett at his best, revealing a truly enquiring mind and wicked sense of humour. Seddon's ...

Member $15.00
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GARDEN PESTS, DISEASES AND GOOD BUGS

GARDEN PESTS, DISEASES AND GOOD BUGS

The most comprehensive illustrated book on pests and diseases - and beneficial insects - for Australian gardeners. This is the book that Australian gardeners have been waiting for! Packed with more than 750 stunning and detailed photographs, and a wealth of easy-to-follow, comprehensive and reliable advice, Garden Pests, Diseases and Good Bugs i...

Member $35.95
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GARLIC by Penny Woodward

GARLIC by Penny Woodward

HARDWARE: HGAF2

Garlic has been close to people’s hearts and minds and stomachs for a very long time. Used not only as food and flavouring, but also for medicinal and spiritual purposes, it has been imbued with almost mystical properties. Yet, garlic isn’t just garlic. Its garlicky flavour can be hot, spicy and pungent but also sweet and nutty, and the same cul...

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Greeting Card - The Heirloom Seed

Greeting Card - The Heirloom Seed

"To plant a Seed is to believe in tomorrow". This Vintage Greeting Card celebrates 'Heirloom Seeds' and is the perfect way to share your love of gardening. Include a packet of seeds for a complete gift! With matching envelope, it is a high quality card, made from environmentally responsible paper under strict environmemental management systems u...

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Greeting Card - Heirloom Beetroot

Greeting Card - Heirloom Beetroot

This beautifully illustrated Heirloom Greeting Card features 'Heirloom Beetroot' and is perfect for any occassion. With matching envelope, it is a high quality card featuring Diggers own heirloom illustrations. Made from environmentally responsible paper under strict environmemental management systems using wind power. Carbon Neutral.

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Member Exclusives

ORANGE LONG HARVEST COLLECTION

ORANGE LONG HARVEST COLLECTION

Pick oranges all year round with this long harvest collection. Includes one plant each of Navel ‘Washington’, with fruit from May to September, Navel ‘Lane’s Late’ with fruit from September to December, and Valencia 'Delta Seedless' fruiting from September to March with fruit that stores on the tree for up to seven months.

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LOW PRESSURE COUNTRY SPRINKLER x 3

LOW PRESSURE COUNTRY SPRINKLER x 3

HARDWARE: HLOP3

A tried and true design, popular with all Diggers gardeners. Safe to use with dirty tank or washing machine water, as it does not get blocked. Covers a diameter of 10m. Not for high pressure.

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2 year membership + Garden Calendar and 2 Seed Packets

2 year membership + Garden Calendar and 2 Seed Packets

Membership: MNE2CA2

Join the club and receive an exclusive gift, valued at $30. A stunning calendar featuring key dates, a guide to which seeds to sow each month and plenty of space to add your own events. Plus two free packets of some popular seeds – Tomato 'Black Cherry' and Lettuce Heirloom Mix.

Member $79.00
Non-Member $79.00

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