Observers attend Indigenous seed collection and propagation workshops.

We attended two workshops in November which were conducted by Seeding Victoria, at Creswick. The seed collection workshop provided basic theoretical knowledge on topics relevant to collection, cleaning and storing seed. The workshop was well complimented by hands on experience, using different techniques and tools.

The second workshop covered aspects of seed and plant propagation. It was an informative and practical way to learn how to deal with seed and plant cuttings once they have been collected. The success of the hands on part of the workshop will be measured by the successful germination of seeds we brought home.

Having attended these workshops we, are now enthusiastically looking for opportunities to utilise our newfound (but very basic) knowledge and skills. We hope to make use of the Pimelia spinicens - Spiny Rice Flower seed that we have already collected this year.

Annette Robertson and Lynton Schriever

Photo - collecting seed