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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.

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Featuring the latest Macleod news along with a variety of gardening and growing tips, recipes and information on sustainable living.

Urgent jobs in the garden for May

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...

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What to plant in May in Melbourne

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,...

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The tanks are in!

The tanks are in!

Sustainable Macleod Community Garden, courtesy of the Education Department, now has 2 new 15,000-litre tanks in place, and a water delivery has filled them. Last August the mains water line - which runs under the school oval - disintegrated and could not be repaired....

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Wetting agents for soil: yes or no?

Wetting agents for soil: yes or no?

Have you ever tried to wash greasy dishes in hot water without detergent? Nothing much happens until you add a few drops of detergent to the water - then hey presto, clean, sparkling dishes emerge. What causes this is the surfactants in the detergent, and it is the...

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The noisy miner problem

The noisy miner problem

In our backyards and parks, there's a bird causing quite a ruckus: the noisy miner (Manorina melanocephala). These birds are indigenous but have very much made themselves at home in urban environments. Unfortunately, they're not very friendly neighbours and have...

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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.

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