Join Us in Cultivating a Thriving Community

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

 

​​​​General 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. (Closed for 2024)

  • 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: (Closed for 2024)

  • 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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