Community gardens on the Mornington Peninsula
Shared plots, working bees and friendly places to learn to grow your own food alongside neighbours. Every garden below is listed by the community — check each garden's page for how to join or visit.
All community gardens
14All Abilities Community Garden at Frankston RSL
Frankston
Inclusive community garden in the grounds of Frankston RSL, on Frankston City Council's community garden register. Not owned by any one person or company - the garden is for the community and anyone can get involved. Encourages inclusion, diversity and social participation, and is actively seeking volunteers.
Backyard Community Garden (Langwarrin)
Langwarrin
Community garden directly behind Langwarrin Community Centre. Offers raised garden beds, pergola seating, garden shed space and a family-friendly area. Both plotholder and social memberships available.
Blairgowrie Community Garden
Blairgowrie
Volunteer-run communal garden established in 2018 on two converted council tennis courts. No private plots — all produce is shared among members, and a dedicated Food for Charity program grows food exclusively for local food relief. Membership $20 per family per year.
Crib Point Community Garden
Crib Point
Community garden behind Crib Point Community House at 7 Park Road, active since 2006. Communal model (no private plots), organic, inclusive of all ages, cultures and abilities.
Downs Community Farm
Carrum Downs
Volunteer-run community farm in Carrum Downs built around Connect, Learn and Grow — sustainable food growing, environmental education and an inclusive sense of belonging across all ages.
Dromana Community Garden
Dromana
Community garden at Marna St, Dromana. New members welcome.
Groundswell Community Garden
Frankston
Community garden administered by Frankston City Council. Web presence currently unverified.
Joy of the Earth Community Garden
Frankston
Community garden in the Frankston LGA focused on organic growing.
Mornington Community Garden ("Dig It")
Mornington
Volunteer-run community garden at Pine Reserve, Mitchell Street, Mornington, established in spring 2000 on a former croquet club. Individual, family and group memberships, with raised wheelchair-accessible beds, three propagation igloos, an outdoor kitchen with cob oven, orchard, vineyard, berry house, composting and worm farm, edible sensory garden and a frog pond. Runs regular workshops, working bees, a monthly food swap and an annual Open Day. Funds itself through the food swap, workshops and the sale of produce, seedlings and seeds. Group visits welcome by appointment.
Mount Martha House Community Garden
Mount Martha
Community garden in the Cottage behind Mount Martha House (466 Esplanade). Open 24/7 with no membership fees — a shared communal space practising organic and permaculture principles, welcoming all ages and abilities.
Orwil Street Community House Community Garden
Frankston
Community garden with raised beds at Orwil Street Community House, a small neighbourhood house in central Frankston. Members grow their own fruit and vegetables in a shared space promoting sustainable living and healthy eating, alongside the House's low-cost activities and community programs. The House's Women's Shed designed and built Frankston's first Grow Free Cart, unveiled at The Community Plate's Grow Free Cart Toolkit Launch in August 2026.
Pines Garden Patch
Frankston North
Community garden at 14 Stringybark Crescent, Frankston North, behind the Pines Men's Shed. Cultivates extra produce to distribute to community members in need; welcoming to all ages.
Rosebud Community Garden
Rosebud
Established community garden in Rosebud meeting the last Saturday of every month for communal working bees, shared lunch and gardening workshops. New members welcome.
Seaford Community Food Forest
Seaford
Community-driven food forest in Seaford growing fruit and vegetables for all to share, learn and connect around.
New to community gardening?
Most gardens welcome new members year-round. Typically you'll pay a small annual membership, join a working bee, and share the harvest. Many also run seedling swaps, compost hubs and beginner workshops — a great first step if you're short on space at home.
Looking for seedlings to get started? See seedlings & seeds and our monthly planting calendar.
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