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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, Monday to Saturday 

Location

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

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 II in Horticulture AHC20422
Horticulture - Full Time, Pre Apprentice - Fairfield
Free Tafe Horticulture - 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 Parks and Gardens - Apprenticeship AHC31021
Horticulture - Apprentice, Full Time - Fairfield
Horticulture - Apprentice, Full Time - Fairfield
Become a qualified Horticulturalist in with our Certificate III in Parks and Gardens AHC31021 - Apprenticeship stream. This course is for Apprentices already learning and working in the Horticulture industry.
Certificate II in Floristry (Assistant) SFL20115
Horticulture - Full Time, Pre Apprentice - Fairfield
Horticulture - Full Time, Pre Apprentice - Fairfield
Develop your trade skills and let your creativity bloom. The Certificate II in Floristry SFL20115 (Assistant) is a national qualification teaching you skills to work as a florist in a shop or studio. Put your love of flowers, creative flair and eye for detail to work with a beautiful and rewarding career in Floristry.
Certificate III in Sports Turf Management - Apprenticeship AHC31319
Horticulture - Apprentice, Full Time - Fairfield
Horticulture - Apprentice, Full Time - Fairfield
Your specialist career starts here with our Certificate III in Sports Turf Management AHC31319 (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 Arboriculture - Climbing Arborist Non-traineeship AHC30820
Horticulture - Part Time - Fairfield
Horticulture - Part Time - 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.
Certificate III in Landscape Construction - Non-Apprenticeship AHC30921
Horticulture - Part Time - Fairfield
Horticulture - Part Time - Fairfield
The non-apprenticeship stream of our qualification in Landscape Construction AHC30921 will help build and grow your future. Take your career to the great outdoors by creating serene spaces of gardening bliss, and build your skills in the landscaping or horticulture industry.
Certificate III in Sports Turf Management - Non-Apprenticeship AHC31319
Horticulture - Full Time - Fairfield
Horticulture - Full Time - Fairfield
Your specialist career starts here with our Certificate III in Sports Turf Management AHC31319 (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 III in Arboriculture - Climbing Arborist Traineeship AHC30820
Horticulture - Part Time, Traineeship - Fairfield
Horticulture - 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.
Diploma of Arboriculture AHC50520
Horticulture - Full Time - Fairfield
Horticulture - Full Time - Fairfield
Our Diploma of Arboriculture AHC50520 will facilitate a fascinating and unique career as an arborist. Be part of a well-respected sector of the horticultural industry called upon to assess and repair damage to our trees.
Certificate III in Beekeeping AHC31818
Horticulture - Full Time, Part Time - Community Locations, Northern Lodge at Eden Park
Horticulture - Full Time, Part Time - Community Locations, Northern Lodge at Eden Park
Immerse yourself in the world of beekeeping with our flexible apiculture course, the Certificate III in Beekeeping AHC31818.