Grow your own

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

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 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.

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 at Marna St, Dromana. New members welcome.

Frankston

Community garden administered by Frankston City Council. Web presence currently unverified.

Frankston

Community garden in the Frankston LGA focused on organic growing.

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.

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

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-driven food forest in Seaford growing fruit and vegetables for all to share, learn and connect around.

Cape Schanck

Native and indigenous plant nursery at Barragunda Estate led by Sam Humphreys. Specialises in ecological restoration plants propagated from wild seeds and cuttings — hardy, resilient stock for long-term survival. Also leads landscaping at Barragunda Dining and restores the Peninsula's lost coastal banksia grasslands.

Cape Schanck

Organically grown seasonal vegetable seedlings and potted herbs raised at Barragunda — lettuce, mizuna, sorrel, rocket, basil, parsley, thyme and more. Sold through The Barragunda Collective online store with Friday pickup at Cape Schanck.