The Victory Gardens For Peace Seed Conservation Project
Our Roots
The Victory Gardens for Peace Seed Bank was created in Mendocino in 2015 with the goal of re-invigorating a seed saving culture. Over the next 10 years, our efforts sprouted through various projects in local granges and libraries and access to free and local seeds was no longer an issue in our community. In 2026 we moved our operations to Elk, California and evolved into a conservation project to steward varieties which thrive in our coastal community. Welcome to the Victory Gardens for Peace Seed Conservation Project.
Our 5 key missions
Preservation
Preserve and develop locally adapted open-pollinated seed varieties
Access
Make these varieties openly available
Education
Raise awareness of the importance of seed saving and issues around saving seed
Culture
Expand the network of bioregional seed savers in our community
Sustainability
Connect the saving of seed to growing of food, soil and community