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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.

Latest from the blog

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

An Urban Food Strategy in Practice

An Urban Food Strategy in Practice

Last month I discussed the Banyule Urban Food Strategy which is currently being developed by Banyule City Council, with Sustain - the Australian Food Network employed as the consultants. What might the Strategy look like in practice? It is essential that any strategy...

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Tracking your seeds

Tracking your seeds

Have you ever planted some seeds, or seedlings you've produced yourself, only to wonder later what the variety was or even what you've planted? Was it a pumpkin, zucchini, cucumber or squash, for example? Here are some tips to keep track of your plantings and to keep...

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Banyule Urban Food Strategy

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...

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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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