Richmond’s first Seed Bank
Empowered by Tomorrow’s Garden
Curated by the Community
What is a
Seed Bank?
A seed bank is a place where seeds are stored carefully to keep their genetic variety safe for the future. These seeds act as backups to protect plants from dangers like climate change, disasters, or human impact.
Having a dedicated seed bank for the area of richmond, virginia is crucial for the future of food sovereignty. The seeds in the richmond Seed Bank have genetics passed down through each generation that tell future plants how to thrive and produce at peak efficiency for all rva growers - small and large.
As of Q3 2026, the Richmond Seed Bank is at 82% large seed company donations, and 18% local donations.
Seeds sourced from corporate companies is a start, but for this seed bank to operate at it’s fullest potential it needs help from you.
the goal.
Tomorrow’s Garden Offers several avenues that we as a community can accomplish to grow the charlotte seed bank. learn about these avenues and see how you can help:
How You Can Help.
Sponsor A Class
The best way to fill the seed bank is with knowledge. By sponsoring a class that means more of the community has a free opportunity to learn hands on and get access to the right materials.
Become a Volunteer
Sign up to receive emails if you with to volunteer at an event, seed collections at local farms and community gardens, or seed processing at Tomorrow’s Garden.
Interested in Donating seeds?
If we haven’t met already, hello! Go ahead and fill out the form and I will be reaching out to you about your contribution to the seed bank.
While we do accept old or previously opened ‘corporate’ seed packets with seeds still available, priority is given over seeds that have been grown here in Richmond, Virginia and surrounding areas such as Chester, Midlothian, Bon Air, Glen Allen, Sandston, and more.
Download our guideline on how to properly store and label seeds here.