Who is it for? 

Grow It Local is for everyone! The program encourages the whole community to get involved. It’s for green thumbs and food growers, sustainability enthusiasts, new and small-scale gardeners, local businesses, schools, community gardens and local groups to connect, share skills, produce, space and more.

Why get involved?

There are many reasons to get involved in Grow It Local.

• See who and what’s growing locally.
• Connect with local growers and food lovers.
• Host or attend workshops and events.
• Share produce, seeds and seedlings.
• List unused space for growing.
• Help inspire the next generation of growers.

How do I sign up? 

Simply head to the Grow It Local via growitlocal.com/free-seed-service and register. 

The free Spring seed offer is available to the first 200 residents who join Grow It Local and are not already members. Offer is open from 1 - 21 October 2025 or until the offer is fully redeemed. Seeds will be sent directly to these residents.

Once you are signed up, you can see who and what is growing locally, connect with local growers and food lovers, explore opportunities to join a local community garden or simply get some great tips about growing food locally.

When you are on the website, simply click on 'search' then explore the drop down categories to find local produce and foods, experiences and workshops, seeds and seedlings and products and services.

If you experience any issues with sign-up or have any questions, contact the Grow it Local team at [email protected] or visit the website.  

What does it cost? 

The program is free for residents to sign up and participate in.

Grow It Local members may choose to charge a fee for their skill or knowledge sharing services, produce or homemade products.

Residents can also upgrade their membership to Grow It Local + for a fee should they wish to access more benefits. For more details contact the Grow it Local team at [email protected] or visit the website.

Why is the City involved? 

This program is part of our Enhanced Environment Strategy Action Plan and the revised Public Health Strategy, as it supports goals to reduce waste, encourage better eating, and supports the community to participate in the circular economy.

Can I grow veggies on my verge? 

The City recommends planting native plants on verges. Native plants are the most appropriate for verge gardens as when established, they can survive our hot, dry summers with little to no watering. For more information on verges, visit our Verge Maintenance page.

Do members need a garden to participate? 

No, you do not need a large backyard garden to participate in Grow It Local. The initiative encourages growing food in various spaces, including balconies, window sills, community gardens, and even pots on a small patch. Grow It Local is designed to support people with any level of gardening experience and offers resources like workshops and online support to help everyone participate.

Can community groups sign up a "resident"? 

Yes.This offer is available to residents, businesses, schools and community organisations.