Rigby Cottage

05/09/2025

We'll be at the Tallarook Farmers Market this Sunday with a range of fruit trees that are about to burst into life for Spring. Most of them are advanced, so you can expect fruit this season. Come early to get your pick.
Growing your own delicious fruit is super easy and you can be successful even if you don't have a lot of space or are renting. We're always happy to share growing advice for these situations.

28/08/2025

This Saturday!
Head on over to Ruffy to learn about some clever ways of growing fruit.
And grab some heritage fruit trees while you're there.

All welcome. Event can be run inside if the weather is against us.
Hope to see you there.

23/08/2025

It's been a while but we're back at the Lancefield & District Farmers' Market with a range of rare and heritage apple trees and some duck eggs.
The ducks sold between taking these photos and making this post. More available in a couple of months. :)

16/08/2025

We'll be at the fabulous new Strath Creek Country Market tomorrow with a range of two and three year old heritage fruit trees so you can have your very own home grown fresh fruit next year. And for something really different, you can check out our range of 140 different rare, unusual and heritage apple tree varieties and place an order. It's going to be an amazing market with over 50 stalls, hot food, coffee, live music and a wonderful welcoming atmosphere. Well worth a drive.

14/08/2025

My yearly grafting workshop will take place in Toolangi this year. It's a beautiful spot. Pop Sunday the 14th in your calendar, head out for a gorgeous Sunday drive, learn a new skill and take home your very own apple tree.

Melissa from Rigby Cottage is back at Toolangi - this time it's all about grafting!
Booking required.

10/08/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who found me at Avenel Market today! We sold out of a lot of fruit trees early on, so if you missed out please come to find us at the new Strath Creek Country Market next Sunday.

08/08/2025

We'll be at the Avenel Market tomorrow with some great fruit trees. Plant now and have your own delicious home grown fruit within a year or two.
We're always happy to help with planting and growing advice as well, so head on over. It's always a lovely market to visit.

02/08/2025

Don't forget to grab some fruit trees tomorrow! It's the perfect time to plant.

We'll be back at the Tallarook Farmers Market this Sunday with a big range of fruit trees. Plant now and you'll have some luxurious fruit of your very own within a year or two. Those in the know, know that home grown fruit is a bazillion times better than anything from the supermarket, so why not grab a tree or two. No space? A big pot or barrel is fine.
For a fruitful adventure, head on over to Tallarook this Sunday, 9am-1pm.

29/07/2025

We'll be back at the Tallarook Farmers Market this Sunday with a big range of fruit trees. Plant now and you'll have some luxurious fruit of your very own within a year or two. Those in the know, know that home grown fruit is a bazillion times better than anything from the supermarket, so why not grab a tree or two. No space? A big pot or barrel is fine.
For a fruitful adventure, head on over to Tallarook this Sunday, 9am-1pm.

13/07/2025

We'll be at the brand new and very exciting Strath Creek Country Market this Sunday with a range of fruit trees including some super rare and unusual heritage apples. And some super cute and very funny Indian Runner ducks. In our opinion, fruit trees and ducks are a winning combination. Pop it in your calendar today!

12/07/2025

We're here at the Avenel Market with a range of stone fruit, cherry, citrus and heritage apple trees. Come on down and say hello!