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.
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...
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....
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...
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...
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.