Resources
Guides & stories for community gardens
Practical help for growing food and community — plus real stories from gardens using WeAllGarden.
Case study: how CV Library Garden fills its watering calendar with WeAllGarden
A volunteer-run garden in rural Maine keeps a daily summer watering rotation covered using WeAllGarden's drag-to-claim calendar — no accounts, no group texts, no missed days.
August 20, 2026 · 6 min read
Case study: tracking 800+ ounces of donated produce with WeAllGarden's harvest tracker
How the Carrabassett Valley Library Garden counts every pound it donates to local food pantries — turning invisible volunteer work into a number the whole community rallies around.
August 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Case study: keeping a community fridge food-safe with a daily log
The Carrabassett Valley Library Garden hosts a public community fridge and keeps it food-safe with a one-tap daily temperature log anyone can scan and verify.
August 18, 2026 · 5 min read
Case study: keeping the community in the loop with a garden journal
How the Carrabassett Valley Library Garden shares updates, photos, and program news with a public, photo-friendly garden journal — and emails its volunteers with one switch.
August 17, 2026 · 5 min read
The best software and apps for running a community garden
From volunteer sign-ups to harvest tracking, the right tools make a community garden run itself. Here's what to look for — and the option built just for gardens.
August 12, 2026 · 6 min read
Why community gardens matter: 10 real benefits for your neighborhood
Community gardens do far more than grow vegetables. Here are ten evidence-based benefits — from food security and health to stronger, safer neighborhoods.
August 5, 2026 · 8 min read
A community garden rules template (and how to write your own)
Clear, fair rules keep a community garden running smoothly. Here's a simple one-page rules template you can adapt, plus what to include and what to skip.
July 30, 2026 · 6 min read
How to start a community garden: a step-by-step guide
A practical, no-fluff guide to starting a community garden — from finding land and building a team to water, soil, funding, and keeping volunteers coming back.
July 22, 2026 · 10 min read
How to run a community garden plot waitlist
A popular garden needs a fair, transparent waitlist. Here's how to collect interest, prioritize fairly, and turn over plots without drama.
July 15, 2026 · 5 min read
The mental-health benefits of gardening (and why community gardens amplify them)
Gardening lowers stress, lifts mood, and eases isolation. Here's what the research says — and why doing it alongside neighbors makes the benefits even bigger.
July 9, 2026 · 6 min read
How to start a community fridge: a step-by-step guide
A community fridge shares free food with neighbors around the clock. Here's how to start one — location, power, permissions, food safety, and keeping it running.
June 30, 2026 · 7 min read
How to recruit and keep community garden volunteers
Most gardens don't fail for lack of interest — they fail at coordination. Here's how to recruit volunteers, make signing up effortless, and keep people coming back.
June 24, 2026 · 7 min read
Community fridges: how gardens fight food insecurity, safely
A community fridge turns a garden's surplus into fresh food for neighbors any time of day. Here's how they work, how to keep them food-safe, and how to run the daily log.
June 10, 2026 · 6 min read
Season extension: grow longer with row covers, cold frames, and hoop houses
Stretch your harvest weeks earlier and later with simple, low-cost season-extension tricks any community garden can use.
June 4, 2026 · 6 min read
How to run a school garden program that lasts
School gardens teach kids where food comes from — but they're hard to sustain. Here's how to build a school garden program that survives summers, staff changes, and busy schedules.
May 28, 2026 · 7 min read
Crop rotation made simple for community gardens
Crop rotation prevents disease, balances soil, and boosts yields — without a complicated chart. Here's a simple, memorable system for shared gardens.
May 21, 2026 · 5 min read
Raised bed gardening: a beginner's guide for community gardens
Raised beds solve bad soil, poor drainage, and accessibility in one move. Here's how to size, build, fill, and plant them for a productive community garden.
May 14, 2026 · 7 min read
Seed starting for beginners: grow your own transplants
Starting seeds indoors saves money and unlocks more varieties. Here's a beginner-friendly guide to growing healthy transplants for your garden.
May 7, 2026 · 6 min read
Community garden grants and funding: where to get the money
You don't need much to run a community garden, but a little funding goes a long way. Here are the grant sources, local partnerships, and fundraising ideas that actually work.
April 30, 2026 · 7 min read
Mulching 101: the easiest way to a healthier garden
Mulch saves water, blocks weeds, and feeds your soil — for almost no effort. Here's what to use, how thick to spread it, and what to avoid.
April 23, 2026 · 5 min read
How to organize a community garden work day people show up for
A good work day can build a whole garden in a weekend. Here's how to plan tasks, recruit hands, and run a build or clean-up day that's productive and fun.
April 16, 2026 · 6 min read
Essential tools every community garden needs
You don't need a shed full of gadgets. Here's the practical, budget-friendly tool list that covers 95% of the work in a community garden.
April 9, 2026 · 5 min read
The best vegetables to grow in a community garden
For a shared or donation garden, grow crops that are easy, productive, and loved by food pantries. Here are the best vegetables to plant — and a few to skip.
April 2, 2026 · 6 min read
Organic pest control for community gardens
Keep pests in check without harsh chemicals. Here's a practical, organic approach that protects your harvest, your volunteers, and the pollinators you depend on.
March 26, 2026 · 6 min read
Companion planting: a simple guide for beginners
Companion planting pairs crops that help each other grow, deter pests, and save space. Here's a practical, no-nonsense guide for community and home gardens.
March 19, 2026 · 6 min read
How to compost in a community garden
Compost turns garden and kitchen scraps into free, rich soil. Here's how to set up and run a simple, low-smell composting system your whole garden can use.
March 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Watering a community garden: schedules, systems, and saving water
Water is the make-or-break chore in a community garden. Here's how to set up watering systems, build a rotation that never misses a day, and use less water.
February 19, 2026 · 6 min read
How to donate garden produce to food banks and pantries
A gleaning and donation guide for community gardens: how to give fresh produce to food banks safely, what they want, and how to track your impact.
February 5, 2026 · 6 min read
Pollinator gardens: attract bees and butterflies to boost your harvest
Pollinators do the work that fills your garden with fruit and vegetables. Here's how to attract and support bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in a community garden.
January 22, 2026 · 6 min read
How to grow tomatoes: the community-garden staple
Tomatoes are the most popular crop in almost every community garden. Here's how to grow big, healthy harvests — from planting deep to pruning, watering, and avoiding common problems.
January 8, 2026 · 7 min read
Gardening with kids: activities that turn into lifelong habits
Gardening with children teaches patience, science, and where food comes from. Here are age-appropriate activities and tips to make it fun in a home, school, or community garden.
December 18, 2025 · 6 min read