Open Gardens Victoria - Bent Street Garden
Can a typical inner-city garden become a haven for biodiversity? Bent Street Garden makes a compelling case. Set on a 372-square-metre block in Northcote on Wurundjeri Country, this young, thoughtfully designed garden demonstrates how naturalistic planting, biodiversity and sustainable living can flourish in an ordinary suburban setting.
The design unfolds across three connected spaces: a pollinator-friendly public nature strip, a welcoming front garden and a secluded rear sanctuary. Nearly one-third of the plantings are Australian natives, complemented by hardy, drought-tolerant perennials and grasses selected for habitat value, seasonal movement, and resilience. Crushed granite and brick paths lead visitors through richly layered plantings that invite birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife to join the garden's living system.
Recently featured in Home Beautiful magazine and The Design Files, Bent Street Garden offers inspiration for anyone interested in creating a beautiful, biodiverse and sustainable garden, whatever the size of their block.
Garden Designer Tim Pilgrim will speak at the 12pm and 1.30pm sessions on Sunday 5 December. He will speak about the ideas behind the garden and sign copies of his award-winning book, Wild by Design.
The design unfolds across three connected spaces: a pollinator-friendly public nature strip, a welcoming front garden and a secluded rear sanctuary. Nearly one-third of the plantings are Australian natives, complemented by hardy, drought-tolerant perennials and grasses selected for habitat value, seasonal movement, and resilience. Crushed granite and brick paths lead visitors through richly layered plantings that invite birds, bees, butterflies and other wildlife to join the garden's living system.
Recently featured in Home Beautiful magazine and The Design Files, Bent Street Garden offers inspiration for anyone interested in creating a beautiful, biodiverse and sustainable garden, whatever the size of their block.
Garden Designer Tim Pilgrim will speak at the 12pm and 1.30pm sessions on Sunday 5 December. He will speak about the ideas behind the garden and sign copies of his award-winning book, Wild by Design.
Saturday 5 December 2026 - Sunday 6 December 2026 (UTC+10)
Location
Bent Street Garden
134 Bent Street, Northcote VIC 3070
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Open Gardens Victoria - Bent Street Garden
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