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Join Us in Cultivating a Thriving Community

Welcome to Rice Street Gardens, your local organic community garden celebrating diversity and the joy of gardening.  

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Gardener Information

Before gardening, it's crucial to familiarize yourself with our rules and safety guidelines. Follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Register during the designated times.

    • Returning gardeners, starting February 1​

    • New gardeners, starting March 15

(Your name will go on our waiting list)​

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  • Step 2: Read the rules and guidelines below and watch an orientation movie.

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  • Step 3: Attend one training session at Galilee Lutheran Church (across the street from the gardens)  and pay your plot fee:

    • Saturday, April 6, English 9 am, Karen 10 am, Nepali 11 am.

    • Friday, April 12, Nepali 4 pm, English 5 pm, Karen 6 pm

    • Thursday, April 18, Karen 4 pm, Nepali, 5 pm, English 6 pm

         Be sure to bring identification including your address. Only one plot per household​.

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Rules and Agreements

English (below):   ​

  • Complete annual orientation & pay plot fee, one plot per household.

  • Volunteer to help maintain property as needed.

  • Take all personal trash home or in a container bin. Do not put trash in compost or toilet.

  • Keep grounds & paths clear of weeds, rocks, glass, trash, buckets, debris.

  • Do not waste water & refill water tank after using. 

  • Use organic products only, no chemicals, herbicides, pesticides allowed.

  • No smoking, no chewing/spitting, no abusive language, no weapons.

  • Supervise family & guests while at garden.

  • Respect fellow gardeners, their items & plots.

  • Tools & compost provided for Rice Street Gardeners only.

  • Cross street at signaled intersections. 

  • Clean up & clear out personal items by 10/20/2024.

  • Notify Council if you no longer want a plot. Plots cannot be given to others.

  • Break a rule, lose your plot.

  • Gardeners, family members or guests cannot sue the Board of Water Commissioners of City of  Saint Paul, Galilee Lutheran Church, or Rice Street Gardens.

Rules in Nepali 

Rules in Karen

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Gardener Orientation Movies

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2024 Season Plan

  • February: Registration for returning gardeners.

  • March: Registration for new gardeners; waiting list notification.

  • April 6, 12, and 18: Training and Fee Collection Days.

    • $20 plot fee payment during training sessions (no online payments).

  • May 1: Plot assignments posted; start plot work. Water turned on, port-a-podies in place, trash collection starts.

  • There will be occasional "garden work days" and celebrations. Watch for texts and emails with details.

  • October 20: Gardens must be cleared out 

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