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Thriving plants inside Melbourne Polytechnic's Yarra Edge Nursery

Yarra Edge Nursery

Melbourne Polytechnic’s Yarra Edge Nursery in Fairfield features an extensive range of plants for sale to the public, including exotic and Australian native species.

Whether you’re a gardener or simply looking to spruce up your home, our friendly experts can help you add some greenery to your life.

If you’re looking for some quality indoor plants, our glasshouse has a wide variety that will suit any position in your home or office. 

Come to us for landscaping and plant care advice

Most of our plant stock is cultivated onsite so we’re able to grow plants that can be difficult to source from other nurseries. Our professionals can also provide advice on your next landscaping project.

Yarra Edge Nursery is a registered Retail and Production Nursery. We’ll happily help you select plants for any location and give you advice on how to plant and maintain them when you get home.

Our nursery completes the education circle for horticulture students. Propagating the plants and propagation management plans are an important part of course work for students in landscaping, parks and gardens, horticulture, and floristry courses.

Trading Hours

9am – 4pm, Tuesday - Sunday.
Closed on Monday.

Location

Melbourne Polytechnic Fairfield Campus, Yarra Bend Road, Fairfield VIC 3078

Contact

Phone: 0408 986 987

Email: YarraEdge@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au

Native plant tube Varieties

Go to the nursery inventory page to see examples of the plants we sell.

Plant with red leaves that have yellow edges

Nursery Inventory

We stock a wide range of plants including hanging plants, climbers, trees, shrubs, perennials and natives.

Check out the inventory page for a sample and come in and visit us in Fairfield to see our full range.

Nursery Inventory page

Location

Horticulture courses at Melbourne Polytechnic

Interested in a career in horticulture? Enquire about our industry-backed courses today.

Certificate IV in Horticulture AHC40422
Fairfield
VTAC Full Time - Fairfield
Nurture your interest in all things green by a gaining a well sought after qualification with our Certificate IV in Horticulture AHC40422. Be the one dispensing advice on plant suitability, health and design, and become the expert this ever changing and dynamic industry needs – a rewarding career awaits.
Certificate III in Parks and Gardens - Apprenticeship AHC31024
Fairfield
Apprentice, Full Time - Fairfield
Become a qualified Horticulturalist in with our Certificate III in Parks and Gardens AHC31024 - Apprenticeship stream. This course is for Apprentices already learning and working in the Horticulture industry.
Certificate III in Arboriculture - Climbing Arborist Traineeship AHC30824
Fairfield
Part Time, Traineeship - Fairfield
Do you have a special connection to trees and an interest in urban environments? Combine your love of the outdoors and passion for conserving nature with a fascinating career as a climbing arborist.
Agricultural Chemical Skill Set AHCSS00074
Workplace and Industry, Fairfield
Free Tafe Full Time - Workplace and Industry, Fairfield
The Agricultural Chemical Skill Set has been designed for people who require an understanding of farm chemicals. It is necessary to apply for the Agricultural Chemical Users Permit.
Certificate IV in Landscape Design AHC42421
Fairfield
Part Time - Fairfield
The Certificate IV in Landscape Design AHC42421 is committed to plotting your landscape future. Take the next important step in a landscape construction or horticulture career and advance your skills with a focus on marketing, costing and design.
Certificate III in Sports Turf Management - Non-Apprenticeship AHC31324
Fairfield
Full Time - Fairfield
Your specialist career starts here with our Certificate III in Sports Turf Management AHC31324 (Non-apprenticeship). Use your eye for excellence in the world of sports, and your interest in horticulture and facilities management to excel in your career of Sports Turf Management.
Certificate II in Horticulture AHC20422
Fairfield
Free Tafe Full Time, Pre Apprentice - Fairfield
Our Certificate II in Horticulture AHC20422 is a hands-on course that will prepare you for a career in Horticulture. This pre-apprenticeship program provides the basic skills and knowledge necessary for employment in the industry and provides a foundation for moving into an horticultural apprenticeship or to undertake additional studies in other Horticulture certificates.
Certificate III in Horticulture AHC30722
Epping, Fairfield
Free Tafe Full Time, Part Time - Epping, Fairfield
Nurture your interest in all things green with a Certificate III in Horticulture AHC30722. A flourishing and rewarding career is bound to follow.
Certificate III in Sports Turf Management - Apprenticeship AHC31324
Fairfield
Apprentice, Full Time - Fairfield
Your specialist career starts here with our Certificate III in Sports Turf Management AHC31324 (Apprenticeship). Use your eye for excellence in the world of sports, and your interest in horticulture and facilities management to excel in your career of Sports Turf Management.
Certificate III in Floristry - Non-Apprenticeship SFL30115
Collingwood, Fairfield
Full Time - Fairfield, Collingwood
Develop trade skills and let your creativity bloom. The Certificate III in Floristry SFL30115 is a national qualification teaching skills for work as a florist in a shop or studio.