Sustainable Macleod
Projects by Sustainable Macleod include the highly successful Vegie Swap, the Macleod Organic Community Garden, a Tool Library and seed bank for members and a yearly local auction and sale of plants raised in the Garden.
What’s going on
Check out our calendar of events for the Macleod Organic Community Garden opening times as well as the latest workshops and social events
Election day plant stall
Saturday 26 November
Sustainable Macleod will be having a plant sale at Macleod College on Election day. They’ll be a variety of plants for sale.
Inter-generational catch up
Saturday 3 December, 11am – 1pm
A get togther for all generations, with morning tea, social chat and a simple guided garden activity for kids and adults who want to participate.
New members’ session
SUNDAY 4 DECEMBER 1PM – 2PM
This session is targetted at new and prospective members as well as those who may have been around for a while but want to hear more about Sustainable Macleod and the garden.
Latest from the blog
Featuring the latest Macleod news along with a variety of gardening and growing tips, recipes and information on sustainable living.
Book review: Nothing New, A history of Second-hand, by Robyn Annear*
Looking for a good book to read over the summer? Or a gift for the sustainably conscious friend or family member? Don't go past Robyn Annear's 'Nothing New, A History of Second-Hand'. This fascinating book provides a history of second - hand, especially clothing,...
Banyule Urban Food Strategy
Ensuring our food future I think most of us take access to healthy, nutritious food for granted. We might be surprised to know that this is not the case for significant numbers of families in Banyule. In my interview with Kate Farrelly of BANSIC (Banyule Support and...
Midyim berry – an easy to grow Australian edible native
Midyim berry (Austromyrtus dulcis) is a perennial, native to eastern coastal regions from northern NSW to south-east Queensland, and is a member of the myrtle family. It is a low growing, spreading bush with delicious small berries. My first bush, planted from 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.