Welcome to Your Macedon Ranges for Monday, May 26, to Sunday, June 1.
🌄 It’s National Reconciliation Week (May 27-June 3) and several events will be taking place in the Macedon Ranges, including a smoking ceremony and yarning circle in Kyneton on Tuesday. Click here for a list of events.
🍋 Do you have citrus trees? In this week’s gardening article, Duncan Cocking explains why the leaves may be turning yellow – and what you should NOT use to address it. Find his advice below the event guide.
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Here are the events and activities happening in the Macedon Ranges this week:
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Tuesday, May 27
Community Chatty Café: Enjoy a cuppa and a natter. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 10am-11am.
Community Taungurung Smoking Ceremony and Yarning Circle: During National Reconciliation Week, celebrate the region’s Indigenous heritage and learn from Traditional Owners. Kyneton Mechanics Institute, Mollison St, Kyneton. 10.15am-11.45am. Free.
Music & Stories Aboriginal Evening Storytime with Kinja: Join Indigenous storyteller and didgeridoo soloist Ron Murray and violinist Sarah James at a performance for young families. Romsey Library, Main St, Romsey. 6pm-7pm. Free.
Comedy Ross Noble: Comedian known for his stream-of-consciousness routines. Kyneton Town Hall, Mollison St, Kyneton. 8pm-10pm. $54.90.
Wednesday, May 28
Environment Sanatorium Eco-Trail Walk: Join Parks Victoria volunteers on a 3km moderate-level walk. Learn about plants and animals as well as the history of the Macedon Regional Park. Days Picnic Ground, Lions Head Rd, Mount Macedon. 9.30am-11.30am. Free.
Film Winhanganha – Woodend: A lyrical journey of archival footage and sound, poetry, and original composition by Wiradjuri artist Jazz Money, that examines how archives and the legacies of collection affect First Nations people and wider Australia. Woodend Library, Cnr High St & Forest St, Woodend. 2pm-3pm. Free.
Game Canasta Club: Join a friendly group to play the card game Canasta. Beginners welcome. Macedon & Mount Macedon Community House, 47 Victoria St, Macedon. 2pm-5pm.
Singing Woodend Warblers: Community choir. Norma Richardson Hall, Buckland St, Woodend. 7pm. $12 (first session free).
Thursday, May 29
Film Winhanganha – Kyneton: A lyrical journey of archival footage and sound, poetry, and original composition by Wiradjuri artist Jazz Money, that examines how archives and the legacies of collection affect First Nations people and wider Australia. Kyneton Library, Baynton St, Kyneton. 5pm-6pm. Free.
Saturday, May 31
Exercise Parkruns: 5km fun runs/walks in Gisborne (Dixon Field), Lancefield (Lancefield Park) and Woodend (Campaspe Dr). All abilities welcome. 8am. Free.
Nature Mushroom Walk: Join Jeremy Hegge to learn how to identify mushrooms and about the vital roles fungi play in ecosystems. Macedon area. 9am-11.45am, 1.15pm-4.30pm. $79.50.
Market Macedon Farmers’ Market: Macedon Primary School, 67 Smith St, Macedon. 9am-1pm.
Painting Art in the Garden: Watercolour masterclass with local artist Elizabeth Barnett. Enjoy a private tour of the gardens at Duneira Estate, plus morning tea. Duneira Estate, 1 Officer Ln, Mount Macedon. 9.30am-12.30pm. $250.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4.30pm. $25.
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Sunday, June 1
Market Daylesford Sunday Market: Daylesford Railway Station, Raglan St, Daylesford. 8am-3pm.
Market Gisborne Olde Time Market: Aitken St/Hamilton St, Gisborne. 9am-2pm.
Walk & Wine Mount Macedon Gourmet Walk: A 13km walk along bushland tracks and a visit to two wineries. Mount Macedon. 9.30am-3.30pm. $175.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4.30pm. $25.
Singing Rainbow Voices Community Choir: LGBTQIA+ and allies choir. For anyone aged 13 and over. Kyneton Community House Good Food Hub, 35 High St, Kyneton. 4pm-6pm.
Exhibitions
Kyneton The Old Auction House: Exhibitions: Queerthentic Art Prize, Alistair Fowler. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm.
Kyneton Art on Piper: Exhibitions: Family Trees and Branches, Nadia Kliendanze. Wed-Mon 10am-4pm.
Kyneton Stockroom: Exhibitions: Jarrad Martyn, Nic Malacari. Thu-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm.
Kyneton Cusack & Cusack: Fri-Sun 10am-3pm.
Kyneton Kyneton Museum: Exhibition: Good Sports, Leisure and Recreation in the Macedon Ranges. Fri-Sun. 11am-4pm.
Kyneton Kyneton Ridge Artspace: Exhibition: Suzi Donovan, Josephine Leder, Karima Baadilla, Richard Holt. Fri-Sun 11am-5pm.
Kyneton Trio Art Studio & Gallery: Sat-Mon 10am-4pm.
Mount Macedon The Gallery: Exhibition: Christine Turner. Fri-Tues 10am-4pm.
Trentham Trentham District Story: Outdoor display telling the story of Trentham from its earliest Indigenous inhabitants to the present day. Open every day in the grounds of the Old Police Station, 3-5 Camp St, Trentham.
Trentham Little Gallery: Thu 9am-5pm, Fri-Mon 10am-4pm.
Woodend The Back Shed Gallery: 33 Urquhart St, Woodend. Tues-Sun 10am-5pm.
Coming up
Arts Woodend Winter Arts Festival: Music, literary and arts festival, now celebrating its 20th year. Plus art exhibitions and the 1st Woodend Scouts’ log-cabin cafe and book fair. Venues around Woodend. June 6-9.
Have a great week!
Richard
P.S. I’ve tried my best to ensure accuracy, but please follow the links above to confirm details before attending events.
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Shivering citrus trees
Gardening
Yellow leaves on your citrus trees? Duncan Cocking, from Kyneton-based Leaf, Root & Fruit, explains why there’s no need to panic.
As we head into winter, the leaves on your citrus trees are probably turning a bit yellow. Some may even be dropping off the tree on windy days.
This yellowing of leaves is normal. Citrus trees originated in the subtropics. However, our citrus trees are growing in a cool-temperate climate. The trees have not evolved to cope with our cold winters.
Citrus trees respond to cold by shedding some leaves. Most leaves turn pale green, or even yellow. The symptoms look very similar to those of several nutrient deficiencies but are caused by the cold weather.
All the fertiliser in the world won’t fix them. Yet I see countless social media “experts” doling out advice that the tree is deficient. “Give it some Epsom salts,” they say.
The only thing your citrus really needs is a good dose of warmer weather. In spring, the tree should bounce back and regain its healthy coverage of dark green leaves. All without any intervention on your part.
I have written in more detail about why citrus tree leaves turn yellow at this time of year and just how harmful using Epsom salts can be.
🍋 Spaces are still available for my backyard orchards workshop on Saturday, June 14. Come along and learn more about designing, planning and maintaining your backyard orchard. During the workshop, I’ll conduct a tour of my orchard and highlight what’s worked well, and what I’d do differently next time.
Happy gardening!
Duncan
In the news
🚒 MOUNT MACEDON: Kerry Murphy, captain of Mount Macedon CFA during the Ash Wednesday bushfires of 1983, has been remembered at a memorial service at the Mount Macedon fire station.
🌟 MACEDON RANGES: The winners of the Macedon Ranges Community Awards 2025 have been announced, recognising inspiring groups and individuals for their contributions to the shire.
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