You could help save a unique breed of Door County seed. Local gardener Ken Paschke has been growing and saving these beans for over 58 years. These Ken Paschke beans have adapted to the Wisconsin climate and soil and are the first known to be an original breed in Door County. The Door County Seed Library is looking for 25 seed stewards to help grow, spread, and save these bean seeds and donate a portion back to the Seed Library. If you are new to seed saving, the Seed Library will provide information to help you successfully save the seeds. Catherine Edmundson, a volunteer at the Door County Seed Library discusses how these seeds came to Door County and how to help preserve them. 

Those who volunteer will get a free packet of bean seeds, planting, growing, and harvesting advice, and free bean recipes. 

Anyone interested in being a seed steward or finding out more details about the program can contact the Door County Seed Library at DCSeedLibrary@gmail.com.