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General Gardener Information

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

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.

For the few who missed the training sessions, read the rules and guidelines below and watch an orientation movie. If you still want a garden plot, pay your fee either on the shop page here, or by dropping off your fee in a envelope with your name, address, and phone on the outside at Galilee church Monday, Wednesday, or Friday 9 am to 12 pm. Only one plot per household.

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 10/19/2025.
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.

February: Registration for returning gardeners.
March: Registration for new gardeners; waiting list notification.
April 5, 11, or 25: 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 19: Gardens must be cleared out