I told you it was going to be marvelous! Anyone who knows Digger's will be fabulously excited by this giveaway, and those of you who don't know them yet, well you are in for a big treat.
Because the fabulously generous crew at Digger's is offering not one, not two, but THREE lucky Mud Pie readers an amazing hardcover Digger's gardening book each.
When Lisa from Digger's offered the books, I was so excited I danced a little on the spot jig. I love Digger's. I love their marvelous seeds in paper packaging, I love their fabulous heirloom collection, and I love nothing more than pouring over their latest catalogue and choosing what to order.
Their thought provoking articles make for lively discussion between dad and myself, and their self-sufficient mini-plot is a challenge we would both love to try. And their books... oh their books...
Oh the bliss of detailed information on all sorts of fruit and vegetable varieties... the delicious descriptions of taste, aroma and colour... the marvelous planting guides with their hot and cold climate zones... But way above all that, is the beautiful, beautiful photography of their simply spectacular produce.
From how to grow avocados in Victoria to espaliering apples and pears wherever you are, these fabulous Digger's books are a gardener's dream come true.
To be eligible for one of these marvelous books, simply either leave a comment, or join Mud Pie, or link this post to your blog. If you would like three entries, you can do all three.
There are three books on offer, one copy of The Australian Fruit and Vegetable Garden, and two copies of Growing Your Own Heirloom Vegetables, with the latter including a free sowing poster (pictured below). Each of the books is hardcover.
If you have a book preference, please mention it in your comment.
Choice preference will go to the first winner, then the runner up, and the remaining book will go to third place. Although the books are designed for the Australian climate, they would be a wonderful addition to anyone's gardening library, and the competition is open to anyone who wishes to enter.
Good Luck!
65 comments:
Just linky dinked your post to my vegie one today Ali,
I would certainly enjoy reading one of those beautiful books...
Thanks for the great giveaway...
Ali, this is a fantastic competition! However, I will not put my name up as I already have the bible here. I just need to consult it more often!!!!
Hi Ali, the books look fab, especially the poster & heirloom book, how great is your giveaway! However, Northern Ireland may be a wee bit too far for posting! All the best, Kelli
The Australian Fruit & Vegetable Garden was my introduction to the world of seed saving and started my passion. I am a member of Diggers and look forward to receiving their catalogs (even if hubby and the bank balance doesn't) - not to mention the free seeds every year just for being a member - they alone more than cover the membership fee!
Providing that none other more worthy candidates are interested I would love a copy of Growing Your Own Heirloom Vegetables but put me last on the list as I already have an extensive collection along with their other book.
I'm doing a happy dance at the mere thought I could win one of these books.
ooohh would lurve to won 1 of these books yes please ma'am
Wow, that's better than a Cane Toad! "Fair Dinkum", or whatever you folks say. I would love to win one of those books. They sound as if they are very desirable...
Well I hope that Hazel gets one because you are always winning her competitions by the way how was the stay at her shed
I was thinking the same as Cathy. It really would be a shame if Hazel didn't win one after all the lovely things you've won from her.
Oooh yeah! Commenting! Maybe this will finally be the gardening book that will make my garden flourish...
I love the picture of the grinning peas!
Don't enter me in the giveaway; it's probably more suited to someone from your neck of the woods.
I've awarded you the Leibster Blog Award. You can read about it over on my blog.
I saw that Diggers was advertising on your blog, Ali. How on earth did you organise that? You are a clever little Queenslander. I would love the planting poster, but I think that if I was to win, the other competitors would think it was rigged. After all no one could be as lucky as you when it comes to competitions. :-)
Ahh they look marvelous! Love your back to front excited pic too. :)
I have always wanted to get my hands on one of those books, Please count me in. They look amazing, I'm still in the process of getting my super huge veggie garden built so I may just need one of these very soon, and If I don't win one, I think I'll buy myself one anyway. Thanks Ali...my fingers are crossed!
Those books look amazing! Gotta be in it to win it :)
Very, very exciting. I hadn't seen their book before. The pictures look wonderful.
Fantastic! I love diggers. Love. loveeee....I gave my heirloom vegie book away to a friend who was literally drooling over the book - so I would like one of those! Please count me in!
ok is this competition only for Australians well as my grandpa came from Melbourne do I count
Hi Ali, my name is Rachel and I love your blog! It is one of my fave things to look at on the internet! I love your witty prose and your beautiful photos. I know it sounds as though I am trying very hard to be a winner right now (!), but actually the comp has just prompted me to write down what I have been thinking for ages. Keep up the great work!
Pick me, pick me!!! I'd love to have these books in my dirty little mitts!
fantastic book pick me i,m a gardening nut
I would like to win one. They all look good.
I follow GFC.
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"The The Australian Fruit and Vegetable Garden" would be my first choice, but just fabulous books.
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Gosh, decisions - I cant choose, but I would love to win either one of those books - I do love diggers seeds. thanks for offering this Ali
What an awesome surprise, sneaky little you! Any proper Aussie gardener knows about Diggers amazing range, love it. Keep up the fab work! I think any of the books are fabulous!
Wow those books look great Ali, I have just found your lovely blog and what a great giveaway. I have just started growing vegies in my small backyard and this book, along with the chart, would be great to help me along. Thanks for the great offer!
Hi, I just stumbled across your blog via The Bok Flock.. it's lovely! What an amazing giveaway too, the books look great, and I am an aspiring veggie gardener!
Flick
I only started growing vegetables a year ago, so would love to win either of the books, if, of course, the contest is open to those of us in the US. :)
Thanks Ali, fab giveaway darl! There's lots of diggers love here at our place too. I still haven't planted any brocs or cabbages... hopefully this weekend, and hopefully it's no too late. The raised garden bed is in stage two at our place - hooray : ) x
I <3 Diggers, and my husband and I finally have our own backyard to plant out. I'd love a copy of either - can see how quickly it would become the bible! Love your blog, and congratulations on your donation today.
Thank you Ali for such an interesting and well-written blog. The books in your give-away would be appreciated by any gardener. I would love to be one of your finalists. Keep up the good work!
I'd love to win!
arizonarachel@hotmail.com
I'm a new follower and just realized you're far, far away in Australia! Truthfully, I'd be happy with any of the books and if they were willing to ship. Fantastic giveaway :)
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Wow, this would be an amazing addition to my vegetable gardening! This looks like a great book!
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Just joined you on GFC. Matt S.
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Hello Ali. I am here to enter your fabulous giveaway. I am already a follower. I have your blog linked. I would like to receive the Heritage book. Thank you very much. Cheers Wendy
I shall read this lovely book standing on my head!
I'd like to have one of those books.
sildacosta at hotmail dot com
I'd love to get the Growing Your Own Heirloom Vegetables!
carinaguiname@gmail.com
I'm a follower of your blog!
carinaguiname@gmail.com
Would love to win a book
rollergirlnb@hotmail.com
I love gardening and would love to win one of these books especially the "Growing Your Own Heirloom Vegetables" book. I've always wanted to try my own vegetable garden and I belive that this book will make my experience a memorable one. If I don't win this time please do promise that there will be more similar comkpetitions in the future!
My Husband wanted us to start a vegetable garden and I think this would be really helpful in achieving that!
Thanks for the chance :D
I am a new follower!
Hi Ali, I follow your blog from BLF. It's fantastic. Put me in the draw!
wow thats a lot of comments I am going to link it
I follow you as pralinka
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What a great prize, good luck all who entered and good luck to mostly me xx
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Also joined the blog xx
Hi Ali, Wow, so many comments! I managed to link to your giveaway tonight on my latest post, Just in time. Please be sure to put me in the draw again. :) Many Thanks, Fingers crossed!
What a generous giveaway. I would be happy with any help I can get.
Thanks
I would love this.
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What 52 comments! You suck ups. You have all just left a comment to get a prize. I would never lower myself to such pathetic actions.
Please, please, please... can I have one of those cool books. I am big fan since I grew a pack of their multi coloured carrots.
This would suit me well.
i would just love to hav these books, been looking for such for a long time. thanks already!
I know someone who would love to have one of those prizes, and if I wina prize, I will give it to her
peripatetic33
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new GFC MUD PIE follower #134
your graphics are breathtaking
ok i am campimg out waiting to see who get the books
I'd love to have one! Maybe then I could more accurate with my information!
Good on you for organising it all Ali!
WOW, Would love the Growing Your Own Heirloom Vegetables! It s my Birthday soon, and I love gardening, would be sun tastic!
grace88u@yahoo.co.uk
I'd like 2 win summer is almost upon us & it's a new hobby i'd like 2 take up
Hi: Like the book Growing your Own Heirloom Vegetables. Both books look nice.
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I would love to win, have planted veggies this year for the first time so have my fingers crossed they will survive
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