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.
Fight Queensland Fruit Fly this season!
Top tips for controlling Queensland Fruit Fly Use dual methods: pheromone traps and netting together are best. Pheromone traps - available from nurseries and Bunnings for about $20. Only one needed per backyard (covers 400 m) and it does not need to be cleared. These...
A glut of peas
Freezing your excess peas and pods It's quick and simple to freeze peas and pea pods but do blanch them as this preserves flavour, texture, colour, nutrients and provides a much longer shelf life than non-blanched. Shell peas or prepare pods. Wash in cold water. Boil...
What’s allowed in your Banyule yellow recycling bin… and other bin news
New Banyule yellow recycle bin rules Lids on? Lids off? Should I wash out the cans? What colour bin do we put out this week? These and other questions often spring to mind when we think about our bins. Even among the most devoted recyclers there is confusion about...
Driving down emissions
While much of the focus on reducing CO2 emissions has been on the reduction of fossil fuel use in electricity generation, transport emissions are the second-largest contributor to the problem, after electricity, and warrant attention. Road transport is responsible for...
Growing spectacular eggplants and capsicums
Top hints for growing eggplants and capsicum Use Dipel (an organic bacterium available from nurseries) to prevent caterpillar poo trails in the fruit. Always keep soil moist. Stake plants to support brittle stems and keep fruit off the ground and pest free. Position...
Swooping season
Have you been swooped by a magpie while walking or riding your bike recently? If so, you’re not alone – we’re in swooping season. Magpies are both loved and hated. A couple of years ago, Guardian readers voted them Australia’s favourite bird. They’re renowned for...
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.