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.
Queensland Fruit Fly alert – May
As the photo above shows there are still plenty of Queensland Fruit Fly (QFF) around. In this dry lure from a pomegranate tree in my back garden, there are at least 40 males and in a second lure in a lime tree in my front garden, there are over 30 males. These have...
Baron Ferdinand von Mueller and the Victorian Acclimatisation Society
Have you ever cursed deer, carp, pigeons, rabbits and other introduced species populating our landscape? Read on for a glimpse of the thinking of Government botanist Baron Ferdinand von Mueller (1825 – 1896) and his colleagues in the Victorian Acclimatisation Society...
Now is the time to dump oil and electrify everything
Never have the reasons for electrifying everything been so clear. In June last year (2025), I wrote about Australia's energy dependence, highlighting the extent to which our entire economy depends on ships bringing many billions of litres of oil to Australia, 80% of...
The Plenty-ful native fish of our local rivers
The Yarra and Plenty Rivers support a surprisingly rich community of native fish, many of which play an important role in the ecological health of Melbourne’s waterways. Several species are recorded in surveys, reflecting the success and ongoing need for conservation...
Preparing your soil for autumn/winter edible planting
It's worth preparing all your beds as early as possible for autumn/winter planting. This requires deciding which beds will house which vegetables. Different ones will require different soil preparation. Some will need a fine tilth, others a rough dig. There'll likely...
What to plant in April in Melbourne
Planting in April Your beds should by now be prepared for autumn planting. Check the weather forecast as far ahead as possible and wait until after any very warm/hot weather to plant to avoid seedlings bolting. Autumn/winter vegetables thrive in cool air and cool...
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.