Garden Resource Links

The following sources offer a wealth and variety of information. From the initial community organizing to planting schedules for North Florida, these resources will aid gardeners at each step toward a successful garden.

National Sources

• AAA State of Play 

• American Community Garden Association

• National Gardening Association

Regional sources

• Down to Earth Gardening Down South (Book) [available at the Leon County Public Library]

• Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Vegetable Planting Guide for North Florida

Local Sources

• City of Tallahassee Community Gardening Initiatives

• Leon County Community Garden Program

• Leon County Extension Office

• Leon County Property Appraiser

• Green Industries of NFCC

• Damayan Garden Project

Garden Organization

• Starting a Community Garden (UF Extension)

• How to Organize an Allotment Garden (NCSU Extension)

• Sample Rules for use in your Garden Adopter Group

Technical Resources

• Native Nurseries Organic Pest Control Guide

• Just Fruits & Exotics Growing Guides

• Home Gardening Ideas and Projects on a Budget | Outdoor Supply Coupons

• Tallahassee Food Gardens: Food Gardening 101 manual

• Cornell University’s Waste Management Institute: Home Composting Guide

• Beginner’s Guide to Earthworm Farming: Simple Ideas for a Sustainable World