Join Us in Cultivating a Thriving Community

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

 

 Big Date Coming Up Soon:

Clean Out Day, Sunday, October 19.

Clean out means all gardens must have their fences down and rolled up or taken away. Do not remove the 4 corner metal stakes that show where your garden is. All plants except perennials need to be cut down to under 10 inches, with the greens taken to compost pile along the dirt road.  If you are not returning, let Dana Ferguson know. Return all tools to the tool holder near the shed. We will be inspecting on Monday October 20, so finish your clean out. Water will be turned off October 8.

 

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.  

 

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​​​​General Gardener Information for Next Year

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 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​.

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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 10/19/2025.

• 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.

Rules in Nepali 

Rules in Karen

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