Sunbury Edible Garden Trail

11/04/2026

Small space? No problem! Christie covers some easy ways to get growing whatever the size of your patch or pot

10/04/2026

Have you started growing food for the first time this year? Based in Werribee, Edible Gardens by Craig Castree knows Sunbury’s conditions well and his posts are full of seasonal growing tips for fruit and veggies, as well as how to build healthy soil. Definitely worth a follow ✌️🌱

FOOD SECURITY – TIME TO THINK DIFFERENTLY

I don’t want to alarm anyone… but I do think the writing is on the wall.

What we’re seeing right now with the fuel crisis — and more importantly the fertiliser crisis — is starting to hit home.

I’m aware that in some of Australia’s major food-growing regions, farmers are not planting up to 40% of their crops. Quite simply, they can’t afford the diesel or the cost of inputs like urea fertiliser.

That has real consequences.

👉 Fewer crops going in the ground
👉 Less food coming out
👉 Higher prices on the shelves
👉 And likely shortages in the near future

Now, this is just my opinion… but I believe there has never been a more important time than right now to start growing more of your own food.

And the good news?

You can start small — and you can start today.

As we move into the cooler months, there are plenty of quick-growing crops you can get into the ground:

🥬 Asian greens — bok choy, pak choy, choi sum
🌱 Radish
🌿 Spring onions
🥗 Lettuce

Even in cooler weather, a feed is better than no feed.

Then think a little further ahead:

🥬 Silverbeet
🥦 Broccoli
🥬 Cabbage
🥦 Cauliflower

These take longer, but they’ll keep you fed down the track.

And here’s the key…

👉 Use all the space you’ve got.

Front yard, backyard, along the fence line, in pots — wherever you can grow something, do it.

Don’t forget your companion planting either. Mixing plants helps build stronger, more resilient systems that support each other.

This isn’t about panic — it’s about preparation.

Small actions, done consistently, can make a big difference — for you, your family, and collectively for all of us.

📚 If you’d like guidance on growing healthy, nutrient-dense food, all six of my books are available to help you get started and build confidence.

👉 https://craigcastree.com.au

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Bye for now.

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

In a previous life Christie was part of the fantastic team at . After inspiring so many people at our first trail event we thought it was good timing to give her helpful videos another spin - stay tuned as we roll them out over the coming weeks!

28/03/2026

On Friday 27th March we celebrated Sunbury Primary School’s 2026 Twilight Harvest Picnic. Here’s a quick tour of their incredible kitchen garden 🌻🍊🍅

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWZwE2dFdG_/?igsh=bHprM3ZzNnVnc2xx

26/03/2026

📣🧑‍🌾 Did you know that Sunbury hosts TWO different Crop Swaps?

10am - 3rd Saturday of the month
Sunbury Neighbourhood House Crop Swap
531 Elizabeth Drive Sunbury

10am - Last Saturday of the month
Sunbury Community Garden Produce Swap
2 Highgrove Drive Rolling Meadows

Get on over to Sunbury Community Garden tomorrow morning to dig in to this month’s bounty and check out the garden 🌱✌️

Send a message to learn more

19/03/2026

It’s fantastic to see another local school event celebrating harvest - what an exciting time of year!

🚜🌻 Harvest the fun at Rupertswood Harvest! Explore our agricultural display and cheer on the future stars at the AFL Academy live training! Join us for an unforgettable afternoon filled with laughter and festivities! 🎈🍂

Salesian College Sunbury - Celebrating 100 Years - 1927-2027

https://www.salesiansunbury.vic.edu.au/hidden-pages/harvest-festival?utm_content=sked_69af4db6876df850bab8e209&utm_medium=social&utm_name=sked&utm_source=facebook

17/03/2026

Costa Georgiadis Official knows the best way to understand what you can grow at home is to check out a local Edible Garden Trail or open day. With so many events across Australia you’ll be growing local in no time 🌱✌️

16/03/2026

Did you miss out on visiting The Patch - Sunbury Primary School’s Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation prep - grade 6 kitchen garden at our first trail day?
Come along to the Twilight Harvest Picnic on Friday 27th March from 2:30 - 7pm for some good old fashioned carnival games, food and explore this thriving outdoor classroom!

🌽 Twilight Harvest Picnic 2026 | TICKETS

Our Twilight Harvest Picnic is on Friday 27th March 2026.

All grades in the school will be running a stall or activity.

The grades 3-6 are running carnival style games and activities. There will be 9 grades running activities at $3 per turn.

We are offering a bundle deal of $20 to participate in all 9 activities. Alternatively you can choose 4 activities for $10.

These are a pre-purchase option and will only be available until Thursday 26th of March.

Individual activities can still be paid for on the day and will cost $3 per turn.

When purchasing tickets please ensure you list the STUDENT NAME in the booking section.

On the day of the harvest picnic please bring coins and small notes to purchase items at the prep-grade 2 stalls or pay for individual activities.

Please log on to Compass to access the link to book your tickets 🎟