Food and gardens

Food initiatives promote health and wellbeing in our community. 

They contribute to the sharing of skills and knowledge while building a sense of community and connection to the environment.

Adopt a tree

Adopt a tree for your verge and help contribute to greening Onkaparinga. Street trees and fruit trees available.

Community gardens

Community gardens provide opportunities for people to come together to grow food while learning new skills and meeting others in their community.

Free and cheap food options

Find free or cheap food options within the Onkaparinga region.

Food security in our community

Food security is when everyone can afford, access, and choose enough nutritious food to meet their needs to live a healthy and active life.

Verge landscaping and planting

Realise the potential of your nature strip and turn your verge into an extension of your garden.

Native plants in Onkaparinga

A directory of local native plants for your garden or landscaping project.

Cooking programs

Many of our centres and other community organisations host cooking programs throughout the year.

Reducing food waste

Learn how to reduce food waste, including tips on mindful consumption, proper storage techniques, and composting to minimise waste and promote a more sustainable food system.

Grow it Local

Join the Grow It Local online community where you can learn to grow, connect and share with other backyard, balcony, community garden and window-sill farmers.

Connect

Find information about where you can connect with food and gardens in our local area.

The Food Centre Seaford

A community food hub, to be known as The Food Centre Seaford, will open in late October 2026, based at Hastings Street Community Hall.

It will provide affordable food and essential household items, opportunities for social connection and participation, and connections to local support.

See also:

Accessible, affordable food

Adelaide Garden Guide for New Homes

Native plants of Onkaparinga

Seed library

Tree planting factsheets