Forgotten Farms Seed Library at Floyd EcoVillage

01/19/2025

10/10/2024

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We are super excited to see the local being fully utilized and our community growing, but it’s time to collect your and replenished this invaluable resource. We are currently accepting seed donations to grow our collection of seeds to share throughout the community. We are accepting seeds from herbs, flowers, fruits, vegetables, , and species native to Virginia. It is not necessary to borrow seed from the Forgotten Farms Seed Library at Floyd EcoVillage prior to sharing yours, you can donate seeds anytime the farm store at Floyd EcoVillage is open.

How Do I Donate Seeds?

Community members are invited to harvested from vegetables, herbs, and flowers that they grow. Seeds must be from open-pollinated, non-genetically modified, non-hybrid and/or heirloom plants that are not listed as invasive species by the Virginia Department of Agriculture. reserves the right to refuse or dispose of donated seeds that do not meet these criteria.

Once you have collected some open-pollinated plant seeds, bring them to the farm store at Floyd EcoVillage. We ask you to provide as much information as possible regarding the seed history, including name, variety, harvest year, location, and any tips you have on or saving. It is best to keep seeds in a cool, dry, dark place until you bring them to the seed library. Donations from commercial seed companies in their original packs are also welcome!

The Seed Library was made possible by Forgotten Farms and your community. We accept tax-deductible donations through:

PayPal at [email protected], CashApp at $forgottenfarms,
Venmo at ,
and Zelle at [email protected].

Appreciate your support!

Volunteers are also needed for sorting, packaging, labeling, and organizing seeds. For information about or , please contact Forgotten Farms Seed Library at [email protected].

06/26/2024

Forgotten Farms is a nonprofit, agroecological farm providing regeneratively-produced, organic, heirloom fruits and vegetables as well as pastured meat and eggs from heritage livestock breeds to individuals and families in need to combat food insecurity in our community...

06/06/2024

Seeds first, sorry Jack! 🌻

05/16/2024

If you’re looking for flowers! So thankful for this wonderful, sharing community and New River Valley Master Gardener Association… Be sure to share your results with us!

04/25/2024

04/13/2024

🌿 Ready to kickstart your gardening journey? Don't miss our Seed Library Open House on April 13th noon to 2 pm, at Wythe Grayson Regional Library. Explore a variety of seeds, meet fellow garden enthusiasts, and take a step towards a more sustainable lifestyle. Let's grow together!

04/11/2024

🌱 Exciting news! Our Seed Library Open House is happening on April 13th from noon to 2 pm at Wythe Grayson Regional Library. Join us for a day filled with seed saving tips, free seeds, and community connections. Let's cultivate a greener future together!