About Sustainable Macleod
Sustainable Macleod works on 4 pillars of sustainability- edible gardening/food security, biodiversity, clean energy and waste.
Projects by Sustainable Macleod include a wide range of events and workshops, the Sustainable Macleod Community Garden, a tool library and seed bank for members and sale of plants raised in 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.
Meeting with the Federal Minister for Environment and Water
Paul and Robin Gale-Baker were invited to meet Federal Minister for the Environment and Water, Murray Watt on 17 June by Kate Thwaites, Member for Jagajaga. Minister Watt was visiting Banyule in relation to a storm water program that will feed and raise the water...
EV Myths
This article is an update of one I wrote in 2023. In the 4 years I have had an EV, I have driven 74,000 km and only needed 2 services (both free) and 2 new tyres. I have never regretted the decision to purchase my EV. However, despite the current crisis in theMiddle...
Wonderful wildlife plants series: Sweet Bursaria
Are you looking to boost biodiversity and add a touch of native beauty to your garden? A Sweet Bursaria (Bursaria spinosa) or two would be a great addition. This indigenous small to medium-sized shrub is a powerhouse when it comes to supporting local wildlife -...
A rainbow of winter vegies
Cheer up your vegie garden this winter with an array of colourful brassicas Brassicas include broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale, turnips and kohlrabi: broccoli comes in dark green, purple and the lime-green cone shaped Romanesco cabbage in green, red and purple ...
July Garlic Hint
Now that the shortest day has passed, garlic planted in the autumn will have developed a strong root system and healthy green shoots. But what next? How do we support the swelling of the bulbs into good-sized, healthy heads? Action taken from July to September is key...
Urgent jobs in the garden for July
Make compost. Plant out second crop of autumn/winter vegetables. Cut strawberry runners and pot up in potting mix. Cut back leaves of strawberries - you can even mow them down on a high blade - and dispose of them. Divide them in spring if they are too crowded....
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.