For nearly 50 years, The Diggers Club has brought together passionate gardeners like you – united by a shared commitment to growing, discovering and protecting heirloom seeds. Looking ahead, we’re proud of the gardening heritage we’ve cultivated together, and excited to grow a more biodiverse, sustainable future.
We believe gardens grow gardeners, and that Diggers will keep growing gardeners for generations to come. Just like any garden that flourishes over decades, our work must be carefully tended. As a for-purpose social enterprise, every dollar we earn supports The Diggers Foundation, funding education, conservation and seed preservation work that protects Australia’s garden legacy for the future.
Your membership is the lifeblood of this mission. It does more than unlock garden gates, it helps contribute to an enduring and lasting legacy.
Late last year, more than 10,000 members took part in our largest-ever feedback project. You told us what you love, what could be better and how you’d like to engage with Diggers in future. That feedback forms the heart of our membership redesign – beginning from June 2025.
You’ll see expanded education programs (both online and in person), improvements to our systems and processes, and greater flexibility in how benefits are delivered. These changes aim to enhance your experience, while continuing to deliver on our purpose in a changing world.
At the same time, we are introducing our first membership price changes in seven years. Like all gardens, Diggers needs ongoing care, investment and attention to thrive. We’re committed to ensuring that every dollar continues to help grow something good.
We know changes can bring questions and our team is here to help either in garden or via our customer support centre. You’ll also find ongoing updates in this magazine, on our website and via member emails. Thank you for being part of this journey with us. We look forward to growing alongside you.
Seed vouchers
Our free seed program has long been popular, but many members told us the pre-selected varieties weren’t always suitable for their local climate or needs. We also heard concerns about waste and emissions from unwanted stock. So, instead of Diggers choosing the seed, members will now receive a $20 voucher each year to select exactly what suits your garden.
If you’re currently a two-year, Evergreen or Life Member (or purchased a membership between 1 October 2024 and 3 June 2025), you’ll receive a $20 voucher credited annually to your account on your membership anniversary date.
Membership benefits will also include:
- First dibs: Priority access to our rarest and most sought-after seeds and plants.
- Exclusive discounts: Up to 40% off full-priced products, every day.
- Garden visits: Unlimited free entry to all Diggers gardens.
- Member offers: Special seasonal deals across the year.
- Rare finds: More exclusive heirloom varieties, curated for members.
- Expert advice: Expanded access to gardening know-how via webinars, Q&As and online courses.
- Workshops: In-person educational sessions at our sites, including Adelaide.
- Seed Annual: Our popular, curated publication, still in print.
We’ve also simplified our membership into two options:
- Seedling Membership – All standard benefits, plus four digital magazines a year.
- Heirloom Membership – All standard benefits, plus printed magazines delivered four times a year.
Both are annual memberships; however, you can choose to pay either upfront or across 12 easy monthly payments, whichever suits you best.