A project mapping fruit trees in the west has been launched by Slow Food Melbourne.
The Urban Harvest Project is run by the not-for-profit organisation which hosts markets in Spotswood and Footscray twice a month.
President Alison Peake said the project aims to help people geolocate fruit trees in their neighbourhood via a website.
“We hope this will educate people about what trees they have in the area,“ she said.
“There will be the option to put different information in about the tree.
“It might be whether the tree is independently owned, or if the fruit is just for the owner to be shared to the public.“
Ms Peake said the idea started because of the many migrant families who have established gardens and fruit gardens in the west.
“There are also plans for the implementation of a series of workshops to teach people about the tree they have and what to do with the different seasonal produce,“ she said.
“One example workshop might be focused on when lemons are in season, the participants might learn how to make lemonade or lemon chicken with their fresh produce.
“These workshops will hopefully get people who’ve got trees involved, either with doing things themselves or with sharing the fruit with people.
“The workshops will be taught by a variety of people, including chefs, farmers and other food specialists.“
Details: www.urbanharvestlocal.com.au
