Sustainable Macleod
Projects by Sustainable Macleod include the highly successful Vegie Swap, Community Garden, Tool Library and Seed Bank and a yearly sale of plants.
What’s going on
Check out our calendar of events for the Sustainable Macleod Community Garden opening times as well as the latest workshops and social events
Intergenerational Catch up
Sat 6 April, 11am
The monthly inter-generational catch up is a place for people from all generations to come together for connection, sharing of knowledge and to work towards a more sustainable future together.
Plant to Harvest – April
Sat 6 April, 12 – 1pm
Easter Egg Hunt
Sat 30 March, 2pm
Latest from the blog
Featuring the latest Macleod news along with a variety of gardening and growing tips, recipes and information on sustainable living.
Urgent jobs in the garden for January
Spray summer vegetables with seaweed solution. Spray eggplant fruit with Dipel to prevent caterpillar infestation. Water citrus trees once or twice a week especially in extreme heat as they are shallow rooted and need water near the surface. Water, weed, and mulch all...
What to plant in January in Melbourne
January is a month in which I sow very little and plant out very little. Instead I put my attention into watering, weeding, and mulching to support the vegies already planted. It is too late to plant out vegies that have a long growing season. By the time they fruit,...
The beetles bringing some Christmas bling
Christmas beetles are a delight to see. They usually appear close to Christmas time and their shimmery, shiny exoskeletons decorate flyscreen doors wide and far as they flock towards any light. Some are metallic green, others golden and bronze. All are incredibly...
Banyule Urban Food Strategy Launch
The Banyule Urban Food Strategy was officially launched on November 23, 2023, at the Bellfield Community Hub with an audience of community members and community organisation representatives. On the day, a tour of Bellfield Community Garden and the next door Farmraiser...
Clean Energy Expo Report
The Sustainable Macleod Clean Energy Expo on November 19 saw engaged residents able to get the most up-to-date information on improving the energy-efficiency of their homes and reducing energy costs. Thanks to Macleod College, we had an excellent space to showcase the...
No animal faeces, nappies and hygiene pads in the green bin!
No faeces whether human or animal belong in the green bin. Animal droppings should be wrapped or bagged and placed in the red waste bin as should nappies and hygiene pads. Nappies and hygiene pads contain plastic. Anyone reading this column will appreciate by now,...
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.