The Brimbank Garden Library brings together resources for gardeners of all levels, from beginners to enthusiasts.
Explore our range of gardening resources and activities:
- borrow from our seed library
- get hands-on in the community garden boxes
- attend a variety of workshops and events to help you grow your skills
- join our garden club where you can connect with others while nurturing the garden
- collection of books, magazines, and DVDs on gardening
Join us and discover something new in the world of gardening.
For any Garden Library enquiries, please complete our online contact form.
Highlighted Events
Fruit Tree Net Swap
For Brimbank residents only.
Local residents can bring their illegal* tree netting to a Fruit Tree Net Swap event and receive one wildlife-safe netting product per household at no charge.
(*mesh size greater than 5x5mm when stretched).
Net Swap
Date: Sun 29 November 2026, 11.00-2.30pm
Where: Clarke Street, Sunshine (car park next to VicRoads)
Register to attend
Scroll down to our Garden Library Events section to discover more upcoming events.
Seed Libraries
Borrow • Grow • Harvest • Donate
The Brimbank Seed Libraries are a seed exchange system.
Brimbank Libraries invites you to explore sustainable gardening practices through complimentary seeds and engaging workshops. This resource is available to all community members at no cost with a library membership.
How does it work?
Borrow 1 seed pack per month for free with your library membership
Grow your seeds at home in a pot or directly in nutrient-rich, tested soil
Find out how to get your soil tested through the EPA Victoria GardenSafe program
Harvest your seeds after fruit and veggie crops have finished
Not sure when to harvest? Check out our Quick Guide to Harvesting
Donate your new harvested heirloom seeds to get extra seed packs per month
Visit our Seed Library FAQs for more information.
Seed Libraries are currently available at Sydenham Library and Keilor Library.
Join our Garden Club!
Get back to nature at Keilor Library.
Learn new skills, meet new people, and enjoy the outdoors with fellow garden lovers as part of our Garden Club at Keilor Library’s community garden boxes.
The community garden boxes are a welcoming space for growing vegetables, flowers, and herbs – regardless of your level of gardening experience. The Garden Club is led by dedicated Garden Club volunteers.
Garden Club meets on the first Monday of each month from 2.00pm-3.30pm.
As a Garden Club member, you’ll contribute to the care and upkeep of the community garden boxes through:
- planting new seasonal veggies and herbs
- managing weeds and pests
- maintaining soil health for the community garden boxes
- using a range of gardening tools
- learning new skills through quarterly professional talks
- plan for the garden’s future with seed harvesting for the Brimbank Seed Libraries
Love gardening, sharing skills, and connecting with your community? Become a Garden Club Volunteer! Express your interest via our Volunteering page.
Garden Library Events
To support you on your gardening journey, Brimbank Libraries offers workshops on seed saving, plant growth, and harvesting.
Our Garden Library events range from introductory workshops to advanced sessions, catering to gardeners of all levels. Explore our Garden Library events today and start gardening!
Browse our Gardening Collection
From soil health to plant propagation, our collection provides essential resources to enhance your gardening skills. Empower yourself with gardening knowledge from our extensive selection of books.
Books
Books
Resources
Explore the following gardening resources to deepen your knowledge, support your gardening journey, and help your garden thrive.
