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.
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...
Urgent jobs in the garden for May
Make compost. Collect autumn leaves to make leaf litter or to add to compost. Add sparingly to compost as too much in a layer causes matting. Mix leaves well with other ingredients to prevent this. Net brassicas and Asian greens with exclusion netting, weighing down...
What to plant in May in Melbourne
May is an ideal month for planting winter vegies in well prepared beds. Continue to water well through any dry spells and install dripline for brassica family vegies and garlic. Plant seeds in punnets broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Florence fennel, kale, kohlrabi,...
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.