Sustainable Food and Garden Festival

Open Gardens

Veguary is back for its second year and shaping up to be even bigger and better. Across two inspiring weekends, the gates will open to a diverse mix of gardens showcasing practical, creative and productive ways to grow food.

It’s not just about ornamental gardens (although there are some stunning ones). Veguary celebrates all the ways people grow food - from large backyards to compact courtyards. Our goal is simple: to inspire you to get outside, start growing and enjoy more home‑grown food. Come explore, learn and connect with a community that loves to grow.

Sunday 22 February

*All sessions running from 10am-2pm*

Register here

To learn more about each open garden, click on the properties below:

394 Llowalong Road, Stratford

30 Boisdale Street, Maffra

470 Raymond Street, Sale

8 Rawlings Road, Stratford

81 Stockdale Road, Stratford

Thomson River Farms, 13-23 Commercial Road, Heyfield

Saturday 28 February

*All sessions running from 10am-2pm*

Register here

To learn more about each open garden, click on the properties below:

‍1A Dixon Street, Stratford

224 Lees Road, Bushy Park

80 Queen Street, Maffra

44 McMillan Street, Stratford

5 Carpenter Street, Maffra

389 Redbank Road, Stratford

General Event Information

To keep the Veguary Open Garden Weekends safe, enjoyable and respectful for hosts and visitors, please note the following:

Booking:

• All Open Gardens are free to attend, no bookings required

Weather & Conditions:

• This event is weather dependent and may change or be cancelled in severe conditions.
• Dress appropriately for the weather (sun protection, jackets, hats).
• Many gardens include grass, gravel, uneven ground or steps.

Footwear:

• Closed‑toe shoes are recommended at all properties.

Pets:

• No pets permitted at any garden (for safety, animal welfare and biosecurity reasons).

Smoking & Vaping:

• Strictly no smoking or vaping on any property.

Toilets:

• Most gardens do not provide toilets.

• If facilities are available (e.g. port‑a‑loo), this will be noted in the garden listing.

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Sunday 1 February | 10am - 5pm

Maffra Rotary Market – VEGuary Pop‑Up

• Meet the VEGuary team for giveaways and practical information on gardening, composting, FOGO, healthy recipes and more.

Thursday 5 February | 10am - 5pm

Gippsland Centre Sale - VEGuary Pop-Up

• Drop by to chat with the VEGuary team and pick up giveaways and information on gardening, composting, FOGO, healthy recipes and sustainable living.

Sunday 8 February| 9am - 12pm

Meerlieu Community Garden - Worm-Farming Event

Join Meerlieu Community Garden for a hands‑on Veguary event. Learn how to graft avocados, set up your own worm farm, and pick up expert tips during a worm‑farming talk. Light catering will be provided, so come along, get your hands dirty and connect with others while exploring sustainable gardening practices. View event details.

• BYO avocado plant for grafting
• Basic gardneing tools and gloves
• Event details

Tuesday 10 February | 10am – 11:30am

Edible Flower Workshop at Heyfield Community Resource Centre

• This hands‑on workshop explores the world of edible flowers.
• Learn which flowers are edible, how to use them in the kitchen and the best way to harvest them.
• Participants will sow seeds to take home and finish the session with an edible‑flower snack.
• Resgister here

Friday 20 February | 11am – 2pm

Rosedale Neighbourhood House BBQ

• Join Rosedale Neighbourhood House for a fun Veguary celebration for all ages.
• Enjoy a community BBQ, get creative in the scarecrow‑making workshop and take part in a range of relaxed, family‑friendly activities.

Saturday 21 February | From 11am

Pesto and Passata Day at Seed Community Garden in Sale

• Take a late‑morning break in the Community Garden and join us for a delicious, hands‑on session all about pesto, passata and pasta, three easy staples that make healthy eating simple and joyful.
• A tasting opportunity with warm pasta, fresh herbs and garden‑grown flavours.

Saturday 21 February | 10am - 1pm

Herbs Are Heroes – Segue Community Garden

• Discover the power of herbs at this relaxed, hands-on VEGuary event celebrating all things herbal. Learn how to grow and use herbs at home, explore herbal teas, infused oils, herb salts and vinegars, and pick up practical growing tips for your own garden. A light lunch will be provided, with plenty of opportunities to chat, taste and learn in the garden setting.
• Location: Segue Community Garden (behind the library building)
• Contact: manager@segue.org.au | 0426 207 484

Thursday 26 February | 11am – 1:30pm

Sale Neighbourhood House Veggie Lasagne event

• Join SNH for a VEGuary veggie lasagna event! Learn how to make a tasty, affordable vegetarian lasagna and pick up tips for adding more plant-based meals to your week.
• Event details