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.
The Banyule nappy
Image credit Designer BumsStylish, reusable cloth nappies = a zero-waste alternative Do you have a baby or toddler in nappies? Many parents believe they have no real alternative to the convenience of disposable nappies. But that’s not true. Now there is a new reusable...
Growing great tomatoes
How to plant tomatoes In this short video Robin Gale-Baker explains how to plant your tomatoes to ensure success! Top hints for growing tomatoes Plant tomatoes deeply - at least half way up their stems. (You can leave the lower leaves on or twist them off.) Deep...
Cheesy garlic roasted asparagus
A quick and tasty side dish that the whole family will love! Ingredients 250g asparagus spears, woody ends removed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon minced garlic (or 2 cloves garlic, minced) Sprinkle of salt and pepper ½ cup grated mozzarella cheese (or pre-packaged...
Sustainable Macleod’s 10 year anniversary celebrations
Sustainable Macleod's 10 Year Anniversary: 23 October This month is the 10 year anniversary of Sustainable Macleod and the 6th anniversary of Macleod Organic Community Garden. We will have a HUGE online celebration with lots of fun. As a special treat, Costa...
Fermenting vegetables for beginners
Eating fermented vegetables is as old as humanity, but has dropped out of many Australian diets for a long time. In this workshop, Jen Willis teaches us the basics of fermenting vegetables and the difference between pickling, canning and fermenting vegetables to...
Welcome baby ducklings
Have you got close to a pair of ducks lately and been hissed or flapped at? It’s a sure sign that Spring is here and nesting season, and the first of the ducklings are now appearing. I was recently riding along the main Yarra Trail at Banyule Flats and saw a pair of...
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.