STMA Community Garden Guidelines & Application
ALL GARDEN PLOTS HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED AND THE GARDEN IS FULL FOR 2024
Garden Assignments
- Registration is accepted on a first-come, first-served basis beginning in March. Please note, City Hall closes at 1:30 p.m. on Fridays.
- Preference is given to residents of the cities of St. Michael and Albertville.
- Returning gardeners who complete their registrations by the deadline receive preference for garden plots.
- Applications are available online or may be picked up at St. Michael City Hall. They will be accepted in-person at City Hall or can be sent via US Mail on or after March 1 of the year of application.
- In-person applications are recommended because available plots fill quickly.
Garden Plot Information
- 32 - 15 ft X 15 ft plots available
- Up to six larger plots - approximately 32 ft X 15 ft available
Sharing a Plot
- Two households may share a plot.
- A full application and parking waiver is required from everyone using the gardens.
- Fee may be split or paid by one household.
Garden Cancellations
- If you decide not to use your garden plot, contact the City of St. Michael at (763) 416-7907 immediately.
- If your garden plot is reassigned, your fee will be refunded.
- No refunds are given after June 7, 2024.
Garden Fees
- 15 ft X 15 ft plots are $25 per season
- 32 ft X 15 ft plots are $50 per season
- All gardener's must submit a separate $25 deposit per season
- Deposit needs to be turned in to St. Michael City Hall | 11800 Town Center Drive NE
- Deposit should be a check in a sealed envelope with the gardener’s name and address printed on the outside.
- The deposit will be kept secure at St. Michael City Hall and will be returned at the end of the season to gardeners who adequately maintain their plot.
Garden Expectations
- Gardeners are responsible for actively maintaining their plot and surrounding wood chip paths 2 or 3 times per week.
- Maintenance includes keeping the areas free of weeds, trash and pests.
- Gardeners must ONLY park in the JATC Technical School parking lot.
- Gardeners are required to sign a parking waiver and submit it with their garden plot application.
- NO PARKING is allowed on the street or in the Community Garden field.
- Community Garden news will be sent via email from Grow It STMA. Indicate on your application if you prefer to be contacted by phone.