Sustainable Macleod
Projects by Sustainable Macleod include the highly successful Vegie Swap, Community Garden, Tool Library and Seed Bank and a yearly sale of plants.
What’s going on
Check out our calendar of events for the Sustainable Macleod Community Garden opening times as well as the latest workshops and social events
Intergenerational Catch up
Sat 4 May, 11am
The monthly inter-generational catch up is a place for people from all generations to come together for connection, sharing of knowledge and to work towards a more sustainable future together.
Plant to Harvest – May
Sat 4 May, 12 – 1pm
This is a comprehensive 12 month course covering planting, harvesting and all the jobs required in the garden each month. This month you will learn to grow exceptional broad beans and herbs. You will receive some seed or seedlings to take home.
Keeping Backyard Chickens
Sun 26 May, 11am
This fun workshop will cover all aspects of successfully keeping backyard chickens. The address will be sent to participants in the week before the workshop. Morning tea will be offered afterwards.
Latest from the blog
Featuring the latest Macleod news along with a variety of gardening and growing tips, recipes and information on sustainable living.
How much do you really know about eastern grey kangaroos?
Eastern Grey Kangaroos (Marcrocarpus giganteus) are iconic Australian animals, commonly seen in our area, including at Gresswell Forest and in Banyule Flats. A recent video popped up in my social media feed highlighting the winning ‘Dance Your PhD’ video competition...
Sustainable Macleod Inc. AGM 2024
The Sustainable Macleod AGM was held on Saturday, 20 April at 2pm. The new committee was elected unopposed. Marsha Merory and Paul Sharpe stepped down from their positions as Vice-president and Treasurer and were warmly thanked for their service. The new committee is:...
Congratulations to Jagajaga Community Volunteer Award recipients 2024!
Four members of Sustainable Macleod received recognition for their community volunteering at the Jagajaga Community Volunteer Awards held at Viewbank College on 20 April. Three received awards for their work over a number of years for Sustainable Macleod. Catherine...
Circular economy: what’s it all about?
It is almost 50 years since the phrase ‘Reduce, Reuse, Recycle’ was first popularised in the US. If people did just two of the three things, they thought they were doing the right thing. But fast-forward to 2024, and it's clear that the three Rs just won't cut it. So...
Growing exceptional cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli and Brussels sprouts
Top tips: Prepare soil well Choose a site with 6-8 hours of sun per day Water the soil well regularly Do not overcrowd. Cauliflower, cabbage, broccoli and Brussels sprouts are members of the Brassica family. With good site selection, soil preparation and ample water...
Lose the lawn – ditch mowing forever
How natural is your nature strip? What role does your lawn play in reducing carbon in the atmosphere - the CO2 that wreaks havoc with the climate? Lawns and tidy nature strips can look attractive and appear part of the natural world, but what is the reality? Given a...
Join Sustainable Macleod
Become a member and get access to the community garden, the tool library and our seed library. We welcome all members of the community and have regular events and workshops to enjoy.