Community Gardens

Community Gardens are a space where local people of different ages, backgrounds and abilities are welcome. The community gardens are a space that promotes health, wellbeing, sustainability and friendships allowing people to come together to grow fruit and vegetables.

Become a member

To become a member you first must visit the garden. You can book your visit at Community Gardens - Bookable.

After your visit, you’re welcome to book a garden plot for yourself or your group. Each garden has a limited number of plots, which can be renewed every year.

Find a garden

Select one of our gardens below to book a plot.

Roxburgh Park Community Garden

Roxburgh Park Community Garden invites enthusiastic community members to plant and harvest fresh, healthy, and seasonal produce.

Westmeadows Indigenous Community Garden

Westmeadows Indigenous Community Garden invites enthusiastic community members to plant and harvest fresh, healthy, and seasonal produce.

Craigieburn Community Garden

The Craigieburn Community Garden is open to residents and has 56 individual and communal garden plots as well as a propagation tent and BBQ facilities. This garden is led by community members with support from Hume City Council.

Sunbury Community Garden

The Sunbury Community Garden is one of the Hume Council’s four community gardens. The garden has 33 individual plots along with communal plots. There is also an orchard with approximately 50 fruit trees with some heritage varieties.

Alister Clark Memorial Rose Garden

Enjoy a stroll through the magnificent rose garden, located in the heart of Bulla.

Meet the Community Gardens Australia President

Our Community Gardens are a member of Community Gardens Australia. We have invited Naomi to speak with community about the opportunity to learn about governance and action in community garden.

Planning a program or activity in the Community Gardens?

Community groups (whether new or existing) must gain permission before running any programs or activities in the gardens, including initiatives like Enviro Champs.

Before applying, please:

Discuss your proposal with a Community Development Officer
Consider potential risks and be prepared to complete a Site Inspection Checklist

To arrange a time to talk about your proposal, please email communitygardens@hume.vic.gov.au.

Garden management

Council supports the planning, development, and management of four community gardens. We support the long-term success of community gardens by:

Providing information and advice

Council provides information, connections, knowledge, and resources to help the community develop, operate, and get involved.

Fostering skills building

Council supports training to build the skills, knowledge and networks of community garden groups and volunteers through a variety of programs and initiatives including the EnviroChamps program and community garden open days.

Identifying partnerships

Council assists with the connection of interested and community members, community groups and businesses with community gardens to activate the spaces.

Supporting funding opportunities

Council shares information on funding and fundraising opportunities to support the sustainability of each of the Community Gardens.

Promoting a safe and inclusive environment

Council facilitates an active and inclusive environment for all. We support diversity within the gardens, by promoting the gardens through multiple communication channels. The community gardens accommodate the needs of people with disabilities.

Contact us

For further information regarding how you can become a member of a community garden please contact the Community Development Officer on 9205 2533 or email communitygardens@hume.vic.gov.au