The Samford Edible Garden Trail Open Day

Samford Edible Garden Trail is ON in the gorgeous Samford Valley! Join us on Sunday, May 16, 2021! We are opening the gates to a selection of our most inspiring private and community edible gardens for a day of sharing and inspiration!

Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Youtube, we also have a bunch of virtual tours!

These are just some of the things you will see on the trail:

- A suburban back and front yard fully converted for food growing
- A permaculture garden focusing on perennial vegetables and fruits
- A 10 year old subtropical food forest
- An in-ground vegetable garden and orchard built entirely on a slope
A tree changers delightful cottage garden including raised beds, a subtropical orchard and herbal tea garden and of course... chickens.
- Asubtropical orchard with over 220 trees fruit trees and 80 bush tucker trees

Plus two of our local farmers show the amazing results they have achieved with their small scale diversified farms.

And did we mention aquaponics, wicking beds, and chickens that lay pink and blue eggs and much, much more!

Take a wander through any or all of the nine edible gardens open on Sunday, May 16. Your ticket covers entry to all of them!

To help you decide, more information on the Edible Garden Trail gardens will be available in the Trail Guide and on our website soon (but not just yet)

And there’s heaps more to do!

- Learn all about them and how to cook gourmet mushrooms with Madi Mushroom.
- Involve the kids and find all the clues in our Garden Treasure Hunt.
- Browse the Millen Farm and Sustainable Handmade Markets to buy local produce and artisan products.
- Experience local produce straight from the farm at Little Tree Bake and Brew House.
- No time to stop? Grab something from the drive-through at The Latin Shack.
- Check out the local Samford Patisserie - show them your ticket for a free coffee!
- Bring a picnic and a rug and enjoy the best of Samford your way.
- Appreciate a fine dining experience at Pause Restaurant. Local chef Rino has created an exclusive three-course lunch menu made from 100% local produce (Not included in ticket price! Book direct with Pause to secure a table.).

Don't miss this rare opportunity to experience edible gardening in the stunning Samford Valley first-hand.

Tickets are limited, so don't miss out!

First and single adults $10, subsequent adults in each group $5. Kids visit free!

Every visitor must have a ticket (even kids with free tickets) so we can comply with COVID-Safe requirements.

Important Open Day information:

Ticket holders will receive the Edible Garden Trail Guide in the week before the event containing Samford Edible Garden Trail Map and addresses for your visit.

Please note that while we love our furry friends, dogs are not permitted at any of the Open Day venues.
Please wear sturdy footwear, sunscreen and a hat.

Samford Village is wheelchair friendly.
More information on accessibility for each garden will be provided in the Trail Guide and on our website soon.

Most gardens are fairly easy to access, but some have uneven ground, different surfaces, and sloping areas.

The Samford Edible Garden Trail Open Day is operating under a Queensland Government Covid Safe Event Checklist.

In purchasing a ticket, you agree to comply with the requirements of this checklist as directed by our volunteers, including practising good hygiene, social distancing, and regular hand sanitising.

The Samford Edible Garden Trail is a community, not for profit initiative, supported by the Samford and Districts Progress and Protection Association. Any profits from this event will be used to support the establishment and continuation of edible gardens in schools and our local community.