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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The 2026 growing season is about to begin!!​

Returning gardeners should apply now by Clicking Here and filling out the form questions.

New gardeners should fill out the same form, starting on March 1.

 

We have three dates for plot fee collection in person at Galilee Church:

Returning gardeners (proof of address, pay plot fee, pick up colored wristbands). All languages. 

·       Saturday April 11, 9-11 AM 

·       Monday April 13, 5-7 PM

New gardeners (garden training and rules, proof of address, pay plot fee, get wristbands)

·       Saturday April 25, from 9-11 AM

Please mark these dates on your calendar NOW!

 

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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 

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

• 1. Register during the designated times. 2. If new, attend a training session. 3. Pay fee and show proof of residence. We will be using colored wristbands this year to know your location in the garden. We will be posting a list of those who have completed registration successfully and their assigned plot assignments in 2026.

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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 10/18/2026.

• 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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