Macedon Ranges residents came together last week for a group session of packing seeds at the Kyneton Library.
Seed Savers usually meet at 2pm on the second Tuesday of the month at the Kyneton Library to pack locally adapted seeds for residents to plant.
Seed Savers extraordinaire Lyn Godfrey runs the Kyneton session and said the group cleaned and packaged radish, zucchini, bush beans and dill seeds for spring planting.
“Saving seed is important in preventing traditional crop varieties from disappearing and in maintaining biodiversity,” she said.
“Locally adapted seeds don’t need chemical inputs and pesticides, unlike many commercial varieties. When you save your own seeds, you get more reliable and faster germination.”
Ms Godfrey said the group formed nearly four years ago when Macedon Ranges Seed Swap and Riddells Creek Seed Savers joined forces.
“Anyone with an interest in saving their own seed is welcome to join the group, from complete novices to experienced seed savers.
“We share information via our FaceBook group and our seed library sessions are a great way to learn more about how to save seed and to share ideas in a relaxed setting.”
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Zoe Moffatt
