The following are resources with information on overcoming land access issues, developing legal agreements to use land, and other best practices for establishing community gardens.

UC ANR

• Community Gardens - Publication 8499
• Marin County Community Garden Needs Assessment
• Marin Master Gardeners Community Gardens webpage
• Los Angeles County UC Master Gardeners Community Gardens Webpage

Changelab Solutions

• Community Gardens for Public Health, WEBINAR
• Establishing Protection for Community Gardens Factsheet
• Dig, Eat, & Be Healthy: A Guide to Growing Food on Public Property
• Ground Rules: a Legal Toolkit for Community Gardens