Cultivate some green-thumbed inspiration from the gorgeous gardens and parks around Victoria.

Identify plants in your backyard and around the neighbourhood, with the help of VICFLORA – a free online catalogue of local wild plants, put together by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Victoria.

Discover restaurants and eateries growing seasonal produce in local allotments. Try your hand at growing your own edible garden and put some fresh ideas on your plate.

Be inspired by beautiful blooms and lovely lawns in your own neighbourhood. Wander through Melbourne and Victoria's collections of picturesque parks and gardens online, and plan an inspirational real-life visit when the time is right.

VICFLORA: Flora of Victoria

Bushland, Grampians, Victoria, Australia
An online guide to Victoria's wild plants

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Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria audio tour

Listen to the audio walking tour Flora and the Baron as you follow a path through the Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria. Immerse yourself in nature with a 'narrated' account from the Gardens' first director, produced by Bowerbird Theatre. Set aside 50 minutes for the tour and start at gate 'F' on Birdwood Ave.

Edible gardens

Grow an edible garden in your backyard and re-create the garden-to-plate experience in your own home. Plan a visit to these innovative eateries for inspiration, or to pick plates from their delicious menu.
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Basils Farm

Wineries
Located on Swan Bay with spectacular views across the water to the historical town of Queenscliff. The delightful settlers style Cottage, spacious Pavilion,...
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Make time to visit this garden, cafe and store by Alla Wolf-Tasker and the Lake House team in Daylesford's beautiful Wombat Hill Botanic Gardens.
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Allow plenty of time to savour Dan Hunter's Otways hideaway, awarded Regional Restaurant of the Year 2020 at the Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Awards.
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Restaurants
Savour French farmhouse-style cooking at Annie Smithers' Du Fermier, awarded a star in the Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide.
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North East Victoria's first and only Certified Sustainable Vineyard, and one of Australia's Top 50 Vineyards.Lake Moodemere Estate is immersed in the history...
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Doot Doot Doot

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Doot miss the opportunity to try the ever-evolving five-course tasting menu at Jackalope's fine dining restaurant, hatted by Good Food Guide 2020.
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Rare Hare at LL Vineyard

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Enjoy indoor and outdoor vineyard-view dining a short stroll from luxurious Jackalope. Awarded a hat by Good Food Guide and a star by the Australian Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide

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