Being a coordinator of a community garden is an important and rewarding job.  Strong and inclusive coordination is one of the keys to the success of any community garden, supporting all activities of the garden and working with the gardeners and the broader community. 

Here are some resources to help you along the way.

Start a Community Garden

Creating a Diverse + Inclusive Community Garden

What Makes a Successful Community Garden – FoodShare

Community Gardening Month By Month – FoodShare

Community Garden Management Toolkit – Springfield Food Policy Council

Best Practices for Community Gardens – Denver Urban Gardens

Community Garden Connections Manual – Antioch University New England

Community Garden Leadership Handbook – Seattle Neighborhoods

Garden Coordination Throughout the Year

Data Collection Toolkit – Design Trust for Public Space

Conflict Resolution for Community Gardens – Toronto Urban Growers

Popular Garden Theft Prevention Methods – Richmond Food Security Society

Inspiring Volunteers – i-volunteer

Managing Volunteers: A Good Practice Guide – Citizens Information Board

Volunteers in Community Gardens – Gardening Know How