Walking through an Australian suburb, you might spot everything from curry leaves and lemons to tomatoes and herbs growing in front gardens or on verges. But is it legal to pick it? This guide explains when it's legal to pick produce, why permission matters, and how community gardens offer another way to grow your own food.
Key Points
- Taking produce from someone else's garden without permission can be considered trespass and theft.
- Always ask the resident's permission before taking produce from a garden or verge, unless it has clearly been left out for people to take.
- Join a community garden in your local area to grow and share produce.
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