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 III in Floristry - Non-Apprenticeship SFL30115
Full Time
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.
Agricultural Chemical Skill Set AHCSS00074
Free Tafe Full Time
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 II in Horticulture AHC20422
Free Tafe Full Time, Pre Apprentice
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
Free Tafe Full Time, Part Time
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 Arboriculture - Climbing Arborist Traineeship AHC30824
Part Time, Traineeship
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.
Certificate III in Sports Turf Management - Apprenticeship AHC31324
Apprentice, Full Time
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 Sports Turf Management - Non-Apprenticeship AHC31324
Part Time
Learn to maintain and manage sports grounds, greens and turf facilities for professional presentation.
Diploma of Applied Horticultural Science 22650VIC
VTAC Full Time
This course provides you with the technical skills and plant knowledge to grow your career to the next level. Turn your love of all things green into a well regarded and sought after qualification in the horticultural industry.
Certificate III in Arboriculture - Climbing Arborist Non-traineeship AHC30824
Part Time
Combine outdoor skills and tree care knowledge for a hands-on career maintaining healthy urban landscapes.
Diploma of Sports Turf Management AHC51024
Part Time
Learn to manage and maintain sports fields, golf courses and recreation spaces while building practical turf management skills.