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February 24, 2021 -- Diggers Rest – Polar Vortex; Eco gardening tips; Zucchini and Goat Cheese Gratin

January 25, 2021 -- Diggers Rest – Brassicas, nets and fingers; Eco gardening tips; Magic Potato Soup

December 19, 2020 -- Diggers Rest – Christmas; Eco gardening tips; Cauliflower Roast Temptation

November 23, 2020 -- Diggers Rest – Borage herb; Eco gardening tips; Blueberry Loaf

October 27, 2020 -- Diggers Rest – Avocados; Eco gardening tips; Cinnamon Rawnola

September 28, 2020 -- Diggers Rest – Seed bombs; Eco gardening tips; Perfect Homemade Chips

August 24, 2020 -- Diggers Rest – Lockdown walk map; Eco gardening tips; Roast Garlic Mushrooms

July 27, 2020 -- Diggers Rest – Berry nice; Eco gardening tips; Classy Cauliflower Soup

June 24, 2020 -- Diggers Rest – Ants; Eco gardening tips; Crunchy Zucchini Flowers

May 29, 2020 -- Diggers Rest – Sun Blessing; Eco gardening tips; Baked Sweet Tahini Potatoes

April 27, 2020 -- Diggers Rest – Wise Gandalf; Eco gardening tips; Broccoli Cheese Bites

March 28, 2020 -- Diggers Rest – A new spring will come; Eco gardening tips; 17 Year Soup

February 26, 2020 -- Diggers Rest – Help, not enough room, Eco gardening tips; Choc Nut-Butter Balls

January 23, 2020 -- Diggers Rest – Eco system, Eco gardening tips; Raw Apple Crumble

December 23, 2019 -- Diggers Rest – Christmas trees, Eco gardening tips; Five Minute Pudding

November 23, 2019 -- Diggers Rest – Spoilt birds, Eco gardening tips; Sage and Honey Cough Syrup

October 23, 2019 -- Diggers Rest – Simple life, Eco gardening tips; Thai Pumpkin & Hemp Soup

September 19, 2019 -- Diggers Rest – Little planets, Eco gardening tips; Versatile Cauliflower

August 23, 2019 -- Diggers Rest – Cat litter mulch, Eco gardening tips; Green Glow Smoothie

July 25, 2019 -- Warm wormies, Eco gardening tips; Cool Cucumber & Lemon Balm Drink

June 24, 2019 -- Diggers Rest – Multi-tasking veg, Eco gardening tips; Colorful Squash Pizza

May 21, 2019 -- Diggers Rest – Overflowing gardens, Eco gardening tips; Balsamic Roasted Vegetables

April 27, 2019 -- Diggers Rest – Deer oh dear, Eco gardening tips; Easy Chimichurri Sauce

March 22, 2019 -- Diggers Rest – Seasons; Eco gardening tips; Roasted Cabbage with Mustard Vinaigrette

February 25, 2019 -- Diggers Rest – Snugglepots; Eco gardening tips; Brussels with Garlic and Cashews

January 22, 2019 -- Diggers Rest – Bird help; Eco gardening tips; Super Veg Dog Cubes

December 17, 2018 -- Diggers Rest – Citrus decorations; Eco gardening tips; Tummy Love Tea

November 21, 2018 -- Diggers Rest--Favorite tool; Eco gardening tips; Spinach and Potato Galette

October 23, 2018 -- Diggers Rest--Healthy Halloween; Eco gardening tips; Vegetable Mix Cheese

September 24, 2018 -- Diggers Rest – Tomato talk; Eco gardening tips; Feijoa Loaf

August 22, 2018 -- Diggers Rest – Let's talk weeds; Eco gardening tips; Sweet & Spicy Roasted Chickpeas

July 26, 2018 -- Diggers Rest – Trolls; Eco gardening tips; Avocado Devilled Eggs

June 20, 2018 -- Diggers Rest – Cross vegetables; Eco gardening tips: Chia & Coconut Cream Squares

May 20, 2018 -- Grow & be happy; Eco gardening tips; Golden Salad Dressing

April 17, 2018 -- Diggers Rest – Vivid plants; Eco gardening tips; Mashed Cauliflower Swirl

March 20, 2018 -- Diggers Rest – Pretty mulch; Eco gardening tips; Steamy, Creamy Veg Stew

February 26, 2018 -- Diggers Rest – Smell the rain; Eco gardening tips; Muffin Tin Devilled Eggs

January 25, 2018 -- Diggers Rest – Soggy soil? Eco gardening tips; Herb, Garlic and Cheese Bread

December 19, 2017 -- Merry Christmas; Eco gardening tips; Scalloped Sweet Potatoes

November 16, 2017 -- Diggers Rest – Oh gno, gno; Eco gardening tips; Swedish or Knäckebrot Crackers

October 20, 2017 -- Diggers Rest – Divide, divide; Eco gardening tips; Gluten Free Kumara Toast

September 24, 2017 -- Diggers Rest – Chin-dribble riddle; Eco gardening tips; Meg's Quick Dish

August 21, 2017 -- Diggers Rest – 'Ave an avo; Eco gardening tips; Natalie’s Easy Zucchini Fritters

July 24, 2017 -- Diggers Rest – Fairies, witches? Eco gardening tips; Roast Cauliflower with Tahini Yoghurt Dressing

June 23, 2017 -- Biffsquiggled; Eco gardening tips; Garlic & Oregano Tea

May 19, 2017 -- Diggers Rest – Much mulch; Eco gardening tips; Eggplant Ciabatta

April 22, 2017 -- Diggers Rest – To store or not to store; Eco gardening tips; Walnut & Rosemary Baked Brie

March 23, 2017 -- Diggers Rest – Lotsa ‘taters; Eco gardening tips; Meg’s Chocolate

February 27, 2017 -- Diggers Rest – Get over it; Eco gardening tips; Pickled Spicy Beans

January 19, 2017 -- Diggers Rest – Chips trivia; Eco gardening tips; Home-made Mustard

December 19, 2016 -- Diggers Rest – Gardeners' love Facebook; Eco gardening tips; Vegetable Christmas Tree

November 25, 2016 -- Diggers Rest – Who's eating what? Eco gardening tips; World Champion Pesto

October 25, 2016 -- Diggers Rest – Vegetable cakes; Eco gardening tips; Roasted Butternut Squash

September 21, 2016 -- Diggers Rest – Weedy weirdos: Eco gardening tips; Vegetable Croutons

August 22, 2016 -- Diggers Rest – Go for gardening gold! Eco gardening tips; Pressed Watermelon with Basil Water

July 24, 2016 -- Diggers Rest – Grow something; Eco gardening tips; Japanese Salad Dressing

June 20, 2016 -- Diggers Rest – Flowers; Eco gardening tips; Roasted Eggplant and Macadamia dip

May 17, 2016 -- Diggers Rest – Sweetie potatoes; Eco gardening tips; Sage Pumpkin

April 20, 2016 -- Diggers Rest – Well hello spring; Eco gardening tips; Red Cabbage & Lentils

March 24, 2016 -- Diggers Rest – Losing the plot; Eco gardening tips; Dairy-free Almond Cream

February 19, 2016 -- Diggers Rest – Gnarly carrot; Eco gardening tips; Kumara Cake

January 22, 2016 -- Diggers Rest – Vegetable happiness; Eco gardening tips; Quick Pumpkin Curry

December 21, 2015 -- Diggers Rest – Possum's pain; Eco gardening tips; Spinach or Chard Mash

November 20, 2015 -- Diggers Rest – Parsley to eat and decorate; Eco gardening tips; Raw Herby Dressing

October 16, 2015 -- Diggers Rest – Less lawn; Eco gardening tips; Spooky Salad

September 16, 2015 -- Diggers Rest – Wood pallets; Eco gardening tips; Wild Herb Dressing

August 15, 2015 -- Diggers Rest – Herbie health; Eco gardening tips; I was Just Cleaning Out the Refrigerator Soup

July 16, 2015 -- Squishy stuff; Eco gardening tips; Curried Cauli and Chickpeas

June 15, 2015 -- Diggers Rest – Ouch! Stakes; Eco gardening tips; Paprika, Cheese and Parsley Muffins

May 15, 2015 -- Diggers Rest – Beauty and the beast; Eco gardening tips; Salad in a Jar

April 16, 2015 -- Diggers Rest – Who's got a smart new design? Eco gardening tips; No-Cheese Nasturtium Pesto

March 13, 2015 -- Diggers Rest – Decoy white butterflies; Eco gardening tips; Veg Stuffed Kumaras

February 16, 2015 -- Diggers Rest – Muscle Meg; Eco gardening tips; Dairy-free Kale Butter

January 22, 2015 -- Diggers Rest – Digging a no-dig garden; Eco gardening tips; Carrot Cake Muffins

December 16, 2014 -- Diggers Rest – Green smoothie leaves; Eco gardening tips; Delicious smoothie for headaches

November 14, 2014 -- Diggers Rest – You are my sweet potato; Eco gardening tips; Fennel, Chicory and Tomato Salad

October 21, 2014 -- Diggers Rest – Not winter, not summer; Eco gardening tips; Lemon & Ginger Carrot Dip

September 12, 2014 -- Diggers Rest – Fill 'er up; Eco gardening tips; Tomato Confit

August 13, 2014 -- Diggers Rest – The good and bad of oxalates; Eco gardening tips; California Guacamole

July 18, 2014 -- Diggers Rest – Fixing the bad parts of gardening; Eco gardening tips; Kale Chips

June 13, 2014 -- Diggers Rest – Mulch materials and benefits; Eco gardening tips; Kale 'n Spuds

May 14, 2014 -- Diggers Rest – No-chore gardening; Eco gardening tips; Buttered Spinach

April 10, 2014 -- Diggers Rest – Handy compost idea; Eco gardening tips; Vegetables with Blue Cheese

March 16, 2014 -- Diggers Rest – Keep it neat; Eco gardening tips; Flourless Cottage Kale Tart

February 14, 2014 -- Diggers Rest – Slow down; Eco gardening tips; Homemade Harissa

January 15, 2014 -- Diggers Rest – Lettuce dance; Eco gardening tips; Anytime Avocado

December 22, 2013 -- Diggers Rest – Gift ideas; Eco gardening tips; Mango Coconut Custard

November 08, 2013 -- Diggers Rest – Caught veg-handed; Eco gardening tips; Lemon Secret

October 10, 2013 -- Diggers Rest – The lost snail; Eco gardening tips; Kale Sauce

September 16, 2013 -- Diggers Rest – Men, women and garden sheds; Eco gardening tips; Courgette and Feta Potato Salad

August 07, 2013 -- Diggers Rest – Sodding soil; Eco gardening tips; Pumpkin, Cashew and Coconut Curry

July 05, 2013 -- Diggers Rest – Sand saucer gardens; Eco gardening tips; Healthy Mayonnaise

June 10, 2013 -- Diggers Rest – What plant is that in Latin; Eco gardening tips; Easy salsa goes with anything

May 20, 2013 -- Diggers Rest – Crooked things; Eco gardening tips; Butternut squash with chilli sauce

April 08, 2013 -- Diggers Rest – Searching, searching; Eco gardening tips; Spinach & Ricotta Veg Stuffing

March 06, 2013 -- Diggers Rest – Knock, knock; Eco gardening tips; Easy Savoury Dip

February 08, 2013 -- Diggers Rest--Principle 33; Eco gardening tips; Ricotta Cauliflower & Leek Cheese

January 16, 2013 -- Diggers Rest – More caterpillars; Eco gardening tips; Baked Brie Delight

December 14, 2012 -- Diggers Rest – Garden pests; Eco gardening tips; Chilli Mayonnaise

November 09, 2012 -- Diggers Rest – Sweet vegetables; Eco gardening tips; Asparagus and Walnut Puffs

October 03, 2012 -- Diggers Rest – Flapadoodles; Eco gardening tips; Sunrise Salad

September 04, 2012 -- Diggers Rest – Extirpating! Eco gardening tips; Chocolate Truffles

August 04, 2012 -- Diggers Rest – Healthy junk food? Eco gardening tips; Kale with Hijiki

July 09, 2012 -- Diggers Rest - Corrected newsletter version

July 07, 2012 -- Onions on my mind; Eco gardening tips; Chocolate Zucchini Cake

June 03, 2012 -- Raring to grow; Eco gardening tips; Garlic & Parsley Toast

May 08, 2012 -- Diggers Rest – I am gardener, hear me roar; Eco gardening tips; Cake for Special People

April 03, 2012 -- Home grown spaghetti; Eco gardening tips; Vegetable Frittata.

March 05, 2012 -- Diggers Rest – Container gardening; Eco gardening tips; Vegetable Stock.

February 12, 2012 -- Diggers Rest – Ouch, crocs! Eco gardening tips; Pickled Carrots.

January 10, 2012 -- Diggers Rest – Where did my garden go? Eco gardening tips; Tofu Salad.

December 07, 2011 -- Diggers Rest – Wow; Eco gardening tips; Preserved Lemons.

November 01, 2011 -- Diggers Rest – Garden tongue twisters; Eco gardening tips; Spicy Salad.

October 02, 2011 -- Diggers Rest – Seaweed 'n stuff; Eco gardening tips; Yogurt Salad Sauce.

September 05, 2011 -- Diggers Rest – Losing the plot; Eco gardening tips; Splendiferous Kale.

August 04, 2011 -- Diggers Rest – Self-sufficiency; Eco gardening tips; Casbah Raw Carrots

July 02, 2011 -- Diggers Rest – Home Grown Vegetables; Eco gardening tips; Easy Peasy Herby Scones

June 02, 2011 -- Diggers Rest – Onions & flu; Eco gardening tips; Kumara Patties

May 11, 2011 -- Diggers Rest – Really, really big veg; Eco gardening tips; Mock Whitebait Fritters

April 06, 2011 -- Diggers Rest – Help to be helped; What's a vitamizer? Eco gardening tips; Tarragon Fish

March 09, 2011 -- Diggers Rest – March Impulses! Eco gardening tips; Tomato Topping

February 08, 2011 -- Diggers Rest – Real gnomes; Eco gardening tips; Roasted Brussels Sprouts

January 05, 2011 -- Diggers Rest – Vegetarian caterpillars, Eco gardening tips, Spinach and Potato Galette

December 05, 2010 -- Diggers Rest – Crimped crops, Eco gardening tips, Edible Christmas Tree

November 08, 2010 -- Diggers Rest – Big Mac - big sacks, Eco gardening tips, Exceptional Onions

October 11, 2010 -- Diggers Rest – Environmental understanding; Eco gardening tips; Colourful Rice Salad.

September 03, 2010 -- Diggers Rest – We call them seasons; Eco gardening tips; Tasty Tomatoes

August 04, 2010 -- Diggers Rest – Entanglement with cats; Eco gardening tips; Veggie Medley

July 11, 2010 -- Diggers Rest – Growing one ton of food; Eco gardening tips; Zucchini Pizza Base

June 08, 2010 -- Diggers Rest – Move with the groove; Eco gardening tips; Mango Magic

May 08, 2010 -- Diggers Rest – A Starbucks' story; Eco gardening tips; Delicious Stuffed Strawberries

April 08, 2010 -- Diggers Rest – Compost piles are like people; Eco gardening tips; Beetroot Fritters

March 10, 2010 -- Diggers Rest – Share your bounty; Eco gardening tips; Lemolata

February 09, 2010 -- Diggers Rest – Don't mention the weather! Eco gardening tips; Spring Onion Savouries

January 15, 2010 -- Diggers Rest – Moving home; Eco gardening tips; Ricotta Capsicums

November 30, 2009 -- Diggers Rest – Combination catastrophes; Eco gardening tips; Armenian Aubergine (Eggplant) Dish.

November 02, 2009 -- Diggers Rest – Slow down! Eco gardening tips; Asian Citrus Dressing.

October 01, 2009 -- Diggers Rest – Vegetable jokes and quotes; Eco gardening tips; 5-minute Pesto Sauce Recipe.

September 03, 2009 -- Diggers Rest – A spade is a spade, right? Eco gardening tips; Zucchini Dip.

August 04, 2009 -- Diggers Rest – Noisy vegetables; Eco gardening tips; Vegetable Pakoras.

July 03, 2009 -- Diggers Rest – Be happy, go gardening; Eco gardening tips; Asparagus with flair.

June 02, 2009 -- Diggers Rest – If we disappeared from the world, Eco gardening tips, Red Lentil Soup.

May 04, 2009 -- Diggers Rest – Cultural compromises, Q&A, Eco gardening tips, Pasta Egg & Baked Vegetable Salad.

April 02, 2009 -- Diggers Rest – Q&A, Eco gardening tips, Zucchini Fritters.

March 04, 2009 -- Diggers Rest - Hidey spidey, Eco gardening tips, Cool as Cucumber Salad.

February 05, 2009 -- Diggers Rest - Wheelie bins, Eco gardening tips, Fruit and Buttermilk Scones.

January 05, 2009 -- Diggers Rest - Five gardening senses, Eco gardening tips, Gina's Chinese Sprouts

December 04, 2008 -- Diggers Rest - Food for thought. Eco gardening tips, Beautiful Broad Beans

November 03, 2008 -- Diggers Rest - Greed is good!. Eco gardening tips, Fruity Lemonade

October 02, 2008 -- Diggers Rest - Changing seasons. Eco gardening tips, Raw Broccoli Salad Mix.

September 03, 2008 -- Diggers Rest - Worm plonk. Eco gardening tips, Love ya Lentils.

August 03, 2008 -- Diggers Rest - Those Guerillas! Eco gardening tips, Smashed Mash.

July 02, 2008 -- Diggers Rest - Wanton improvement, Eco gardening tips, Parsnip Puree.

June 02, 2008 -- Diggers Rest - Doggone it, Eco gardening tips, Cyril's Choko Pickle.

May 05, 2008 -- Diggers Rest - Peas on earth, Eco gardening tips, Herb Bread.

April 08, 2008 -- Diggers Rest - Positive gardening, Eco gardening tips, Chicky Dollop.

March 05, 2008 -- Diggers Rest - China in winter, Eco gardening tips, M's Curried Cracker Spread.

January 31, 2008 -- Diggers Rest - Statistics, Eco gardening tips, Parsley and sesame sauce

January 11, 2008 -- Diggers Rest - You and I and drought, Eco gardening tips, Leone's kumara, bean and asparagus salad.

December 05, 2007 -- Diggers Rest - Thanks! Eco gardening tips, Vegetable stew - Cajun style

October 31, 2007 -- Diggers Rest - Favourite things, Eco gardening tips, Country casserole

September 30, 2007 -- Diggers Rest - RTFM, Eco gardening tips, Spicy carrot croquettes

September 04, 2007 -- Diggers Rest - Genetically engineered words. Eco gardening tips. Ali's vegetable curry.

August 01, 2007 -- Diggers Rest - What is it about gardening? Eco gardening tips. Veggie Fritters

July 04, 2007 -- Diggers Rest - Blink and half the year's gone. Eco gardening tips. Fish or Vegetable Pie

June 14, 2007 -- Diggers Rest No.21: Why no-dig, why me? Eco gardening tips and Beetroot salad

March 18, 2007 -- Diggers Rest -Grow Peas, Eco gardening tips and smoked trout and snow pea salad

February 03, 2007 -- Diggers Rest -Grow Sweet Potato, Eco gardening tips and a savory snack cake.

December 05, 2006 -- Diggers Rest -Gift giving, Eco gardening tips, Recipe: Spicy salad

July 13, 2006 -- Diggers Rest -Crop rotation, Eco gardening tips, Recipe: Spinach salad

June 08, 2006 -- Diggers Rest, Issue #016-Broccoli, Eco gardening tips, Recipe: Broccoli Chicken Bake

May 11, 2006 -- Diggers Rest, Issue #015-Growing lemons, Eco gardening tips, Recipe: Lemony Vegetable Kebabs

April 11, 2006 -- Diggers Rest, Issue #014-Gardening Tools, Eco gardening tips, Recipe: Greek Salad

March 13, 2006 -- Diggers Rest, Issue #013 -Asparagus, Kids gardening tips, Vegetable Pancakes

February 10, 2006 -- Diggers Rest, Issue #012 -Vegetable nutrition issues, February gardening tips, Tuna Panzanella

December 14, 2005 -- Diggers Rest, Issue #011 -Gift giving for gardeners, prune & chestnut stuffing

November 11, 2005 -- Diggers Rest, Issue #010 -Gardening by the Moon explained, vegetable cobbler recipe

October 11, 2005 -- Diggers Rest, Issue #009 --Luscious Lettuce, Aubergine Scallop recipe

September 09, 2005 -- Diggers Rest, Issue #008 -- Drying herbs, Prawn and Melon Salad

August 13, 2005 -- Diggers Rest, Issue #007 -- Tips for kids and vegetables, Vegetable Fudge

July 13, 2005 -- Diggers Rest, Issue #006 -- Grow GREAT Potatoes, July Gardening

June 09, 2005 -- Diggers Rest, Issue #005 -- Beyond organics, June gardening tips.

May 12, 2005 -- Diggers Rest, Issue #004 -- Brilliant beetroot, May gardening tips.

April 09, 2005 -- Diggers Rest, Issue #003 -- Permaculture tips, April gardening

March 10, 2005 -- Diggers Rest, Issue #002 -- Make your garden ZING!

February 10, 2005 -- Diggers Rest, Issue #001 -- Tips to make your garden ZING!




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