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 how and why of wicking beds
A comprehensive workshop on the how and why of wicking beds, including detailed explanation and notes on how to put together these water-saving, high-cropping beds. Learn: How to decide if wicking beds are right for you What materials are required How to assemble...
Re-opening the community garden
Many of you have asked about when Macleod Organic Community Garden will be reopened for Members. Sustainable Macleod takes its duty of care to members seriously and will be taking all necessary steps to reopen safely. We are all keen to be able to get back into the...
Net Zero Homes
Looking around our area, it is surprising, for example, how few homes are oriented to capture winter sun and exclude hot summer sun, or how many homes are connected to gas, which is both a fossil fuel and increasingly expensive. The move to a net zero building code is...
What actually is a weed?
At its most basic a weed is simply a plant in the wrong place. There’s nothing inherently wrong with the plants we call weeds, it’s just they have been introduced and are impacting what you’re trying to cultivate in your garden or farm, or they have invaded bushland...
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...
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.