KEYSBOROUGH gardeners are putting their excess produce to good use.
And it’s not just greens on the table at the Keysborough Res School Community Swap.
“Basically, anything you’d think would be useful for the garden or kitchen,” organiser Fran Penna said.
Items ideal for swapping include fruit and vegetables, potted plants, seedlings and cuttings, eggs, home-made preserves, honey, bottles and jars, baked goods, and garden and cooking magazines and books.
“People have brought along home-made soaps, crocheted scarves, plunger coffee to share … ” Ms Penna said.
“If you have bought healthy, organic products in bulk and find you have way too much, you might be able to repackage small portions, label and bring them to the food swap table.
“If you’re not sure what to bring, please ask. We’re always open to new ideas.”
Ms Penna said useful items people no longer wanted or needed were welcome.
Gaye Guest has participated in two swap meets.
“I think it is a wonderful idea,” she said.
“They have about 46 members, but only about a quarter of them go regularly, and they are hoping to attract more members to participate monthly.”
The Keysborough Res School Community Swap takes place from 10am to 11am on the fourth Saturday of each month, with the next event scheduled for 30 April.
It’s held at the Resurrection School Keysborough productive gardens, next to Keysborough Freedom Club.
Enter via the driveway next to the retirement village at 414-418 Corrigan Road, Keysborough.
Visit www.facebook.com/groups/rscommunityfoodswap to get involved.
