Fraser Rickard is the founder of Nepean Landcare, based on the Mornington Peninsula, with a deep passion for caring for land, growing food, and helping people reconnect with nature through the places they live.

What began as a love for gardening has evolved into a broader vision centered around stewardship, sustainability and regenerative land management. Fraser believes gardens and landscapes should offer more than simply visual appeal — they should support wellbeing, biodiversity, food production and a stronger connection between people, nature and community.

Growing up on the Mornington Peninsula, Fraser developed a deep appreciation for the natural beauty of the region and the role healthy landscapes play in creating vibrant communities. Over time, he became increasingly aware of how disconnected many people have become from the land around them, from local food systems, and from the simple value of caring for outdoor spaces in a meaningful way.

Nepean Landcare was created to help bridge that gap.

Today, Fraser works closely with property owners to provide ongoing garden stewardship, property management, edible landscapes, orchard care, native planting and long-term landscape planning. His approach focuses on creating outdoor spaces that are healthy, productive, resilient and enjoyable for generations to come.

At its core, Nepean Landcare is about leaving both the land and the people better than when they were found.

Whether it begins with a small herb garden, restoring tired soil, planting habitat for local wildlife or managing an entire lifestyle property, Fraser believes every landscape has the potential to become something more sustainable, more abundant and more connected to the future.

This work is also the foundation for a much larger vision:

The Nepean Landcare Collective.