Swap produce at Inverloch
ON FRIDAY, February 20, Inverloch Library will be hosting the inaugural Inverloch Food Swap.
Food swaps are local gatherings where people swap excess homegrown produce and gardening extras.
Items may include fruit, vegetables, herbs, eggs, seeds, seedlings and gardening tips.
“This initiative is a wonderful opportunity for the community to come together and share produce, help foster stronger, healthy communities and to support local food production,” said Inverloch Library branch manager Anna Gebhardt.
Local residents Dan Rosen and Geoff Phillips initiated the idea.
“We thought Inverloch needed a local food swap and the library is in the heart of Inverloch, just like the heart of an artichoke!” Mr Phillips said.
“It’s a friendly, communal place to hold the swap and connect with others. There are also lots of great resources available to support growing, such as gardening magazines, books and DVDs. I look forward to learning from others as well as sharing my garden’s produce.”
Mr Rosen, a backyard gardener and seed saver invites all, saying, “Come to the library and bring your garden’s finest. Seedlings, cuttings, seeds and produce are all welcome. If you’re yet to grow anything, just bring a smile. Come and connect over home grown food. See you there!”
The food swap will be held fortnightly on Fridays from 3.30-5pm. Dates for the next three months are: Friday, February 20; Friday, March 6; Friday, March 20; Friday, April 10; Friday, April 24; Friday, May 8; and Friday, May 22.
All enquires please contact Inverloch Library on 56 741 169 or go to www.wgrlc.vic.gov.au
Healthy idea: Inverloch gardeners Dan Rosen (left) and Geoff Phillips initiated the Inverloch Produce Swap to be held at the Inverloch Library.
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