Covid 19
Due to the current reinstatement of restrictions on gatherings and movement, we have no alternative but to continue to keep the Macleod Organic Community Garden closed. The Macleod Vegie Swap will also not go ahead for now. When restrictions are lifted, we will assess how we can safely re-open, using the best available advice.
In the meantime, we would ask everyone to take all the recommended precautions and keep yourselves and others safe.
All produce from the community garden is being donated to BANSIC for distribution to those in need.
Latest from the blog
Featuring the latest Macleod news along with a variety of gardening and growing tips, recipes and information on sustainable living.
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...
What’s going on
Video Workshops
Online
Watch our ‘growing tips’ video workshops on our website or the Sustainable Macleod Youtube Channel.
Zoom Garden Tours
Every Sunday 5pm
Every Sunday at 5pm we take a tour or someone’s garden. Hosted by Emily Willocks.
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.