Join Us in Cultivating a Thriving Community
Welcome to Rice Street Gardens, your local organic community garden celebrating diversity and the joy of gardening.
Clean Out Day Has Passed:
Clean Out Day was Sunday, October 19.
Thank you for clearing out your fences and growing material. The gardens are almost completely ready for winter. The few gardeners who chose not clear their area will not be allowed to garden next year, so people on the waiting list will get plots. Let us know if you will not be coming back. Thanks.
Harvest Celebration Movie
The Nepali and Karen communities planned and pulled off a wonderful celebration day this month. It was great fun, memorable, and delicious. Check out this short video to see what happened.
General Gardener Information for Next Year
Before gardening, it's crucial to familiarize yourself with our rules and safety guidelines. Follow these steps:
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1. Register during the designated times. 2. Attend a training session. 3. Pay fee and show proof of residence. Here is a list of those who have completed registration successfully and their assigned plot assignments in 2025.
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If you are thinking of gardening with us, read the rules and guidelines below and watch an orientation movie. Only one plot per household.
Rules and Agreements
English (below):
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Complete annual orientation & pay plot fee, one plot per household.
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Volunteer to help maintain property as needed.
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Take all personal trash home or in a container bin. Do not put trash in compost or toilet.
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Keep grounds & paths clear of weeds, rocks, glass, trash, buckets, debris.
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Do not waste water & refill water tank after using.
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Use organic products only, no chemicals, herbicides, pesticides allowed.
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No smoking, no chewing/spitting, no abusive language, no weapons.
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Supervise family & guests while at garden.
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Respect fellow gardeners, their items & plots.
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Tools & compost provided for Rice Street Gardeners only.
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Cross street at signaled intersections.
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Clean up & clear out personal items by 10/19/2025.
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Notify Council if you no longer want a plot. Plots cannot be given to others.
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Break a rule, lose your plot.
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Gardeners, family members or guests cannot sue the Board of Water Commissioners of City of Saint Paul, Galilee Lutheran Church, or Rice Street Gardens.
Gardener Orientation Movies
2026 Season Plan
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February: Registration for returning gardeners.
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March: Registration for new gardeners; waiting list notification.
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April Training and Fee Collection Days.
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$20 plot fee payment during training sessions (no online payments).
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May: Plot assignments posted; start plot work. Water turned on, port-a-podies in place, trash collection starts.
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There will be occasional "garden work days" and celebrations. Watch for texts and emails with details.
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Mid October: Gardens must be cleared out