Award-winning, lightweight, and built for real outdoor use — the Womby Hand Trowel is designed for digging, planting, potting, and everyday gardening tasks.

Inspired by the powerful digging ability of the native wombat, Womby combines strength, comfort, and practicality in one durable one-piece garden tool.

Made on Gunaikurnai Country in East Gippsland by Gardening on Country, the Womby Hand Trowel is manufactured in Australia from 100% recycled plastic bottle caps collected from communities, cafés, households, and micro recyclers across Australia.

🏆 Winner – Best Sustainable Garden Product at the Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show 2026.

• Made from approximately 75 recycled bottle caps
• 30 cm long 
• Lightweight but durable one-piece construction
• Australian made from 100% recycled plastic
• Rust resistant and weather resistant
• Designed for digging, planting and potting
• Great for veggie gardens, raised beds and indoor plants
• Built for gardening, camping and outdoor use

The Womby Hand Trowel is designed to make everyday gardening easier without the weight and maintenance of traditional garden tools.

Unlike timber or metal trowels that can rust, rot, or loosen over time, Womby is made using durable one-piece moulded construction with no weak joins, no timber handles, and no metal parts.

Its pointed tip and angled edge help cut into soil with ease while remaining lightweight and comfortable in the hand for extended use.

Whether you’re planting seedlings, potting indoor plants, maintaining veggie gardens, or heading outdoors camping, Womby is designed to be a practical, long-lasting outdoor tool for everyday life.

Why Gardeners Love Womby

• Made from 100% recycled plastic bottle caps
• Lightweight and comfortable to use
• Strong one-piece design
• Rust resistant and weather resistant
• Easy to wash and clean
• Great for digging, planting and potting
• Multi-purpose outdoor functionality
• Supports sustainable Australian manufacturing
• Proudly Australian Made Certified
• Aboriginal-owned Australian business

Perfect For

• Digging and planting
• Veggie gardens and raised beds
• Pots and indoor plants
• Seedlings and garden maintenance
• Camping and outdoor adventures
• Sustainable gardening setups
• Eco-conscious gardening gifts
• Everyday outdoor use

Why Gardening on Country Tools Are Different

Gardening on Country tools are designed for practical outdoor living — not just gardening.

The one-piece moulded construction means no timber handles to rot, no metal parts to rust, and no weak joins that loosen over time. Our tools are lightweight, durable, easy to clean, and designed for real Australian outdoor life.

Every Womby Hand Trowel helps give recycled plastic bottle caps a second life while supporting local Australian manufacturing and circular economy initiatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Womby Hand Trowel made from?

The Womby Hand Trowel is made in Australia from 100% recycled plastic bottle caps.

What can I use the Womby Trowel for?

Womby is perfect for digging, planting, potting, moving soil, transplanting seedlings, and general garden maintenance.

Is the Womby Hand Trowel durable?

Yes. The one-piece moulded construction makes it lightweight yet strong enough for everyday gardening tasks.

Will the trowel rust or rot?

No. Unlike traditional timber or metal trowels, Womby is rust resistant, weather resistant, and easy to clean.

Is the Womby Hand Trowel Australian made?

Yes. All Gardening on Country products are proudly manufactured on Gunaikurnai Country in East Gippsland, Victoria.

Is this tool only for gardening?

Not at all. Many customers also use Womby for camping, beach use, prospecting, outdoor adventures, and everyday outdoor tasks.