Resources

Green Guerillas provides tools, guides, and support to help gardeners grow safely, sustainably, and successfully. Explore the resources below to learn more about gardening practices, seed and tool access, safety, and community growing in New York City.

Resources for Community Gardeners

  • ConEdison Climate Resilience Toolkit

    A practical, community-focused guide to help gardeners, organizers, and neighbors build more climate-resilient gardens. Discover hands-on strategies, sustainable practices, and practical tools to adapt to a changing climate, strengthen your garden, and support a healthier, more resilient community.

    Download Tooklit

  • Edible Stories: A Gardeners' Collection

    A community-grown collection of recipes, stories, and seasonal knowledge celebrating fresh ingredients and the cultures behind them. Discover delicious recipes, nutrition tips, and inspiration to cook with purpose, then make each recipe your own using what you have.

    View Cookbook

  • Seed & Tool Lending Library

    Providing NYC community gardens with tools and seeds they need. Our libraries are open to community gardeners ages 18 or older who are members of a New York City community garden. Our libraries operate from March through October each year.

    Seed Library FAQs| Tool Lending Library FAQs

  • Find a community garden or vacant lot.

    Explore community gardens, open spaces, and vacant lots across New York City using these trusted mapping resources.

  • Connect with other community garden advocates.

    Connect with organizations working to protect, strengthen, and grow community gardens while advocating for greener, more resilient neighborhoods.

  • Partnership with NYLPI

    NYLPI provides guidance on 501(c)(3) incorporation, nonprofit structure, governance, and fiscal sponsorship, along with additional tools to support your work.

  • Community Garden StoryMap

    We’re excited to share this interactive StoryMap, highlighting community gardens across New York City and the powerful stories behind them.

    Explore the map to learn more about the spaces, people, and impact shaping our city’s green spaces.

    Use this resource to discover gardens, share stories, and deepen your connection to the network.

    Explore the StoryMap

  • Tool Safety & Responsible Use

    Our Tool Lending Library helps community gardeners access the equipment they need to care for and improve their gardens. Before borrowing tools, review our collection of safety videos covering proper handling, common hazards, and best practices for using both hand and power tools. Learn the skills you need to work confidently, protect yourself and others, and keep our shared tools in great condition.

    View Tool Safety Resources