Rice Street Gardens

02/03/2026

Join us for a practical, plain language training session led by Attorney Daniel Calderon. This session is designed for business owners — no legal background required — who want to feel more confident, informed and prepared to look out for one another.

What actually happens if an ICE agent comes into your place of business? What are your rights if ICE wants to take one of your employees? Or if you are at a rally, community event, or just walking in your neighborhood? How can regular neighbors safely observe and document what’s happening in public spaces? Get answers to these questions and more. RSVP Required.

Register here to join: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQSkOJd9aLQV3hJdJfAqTUN3HR8Ke4etDTUVtYu9UMHRlBuA/viewform

We are grateful to partner with North End Neighborhood Organization - District 6 on this important and educational session for businesses.

02/03/2026

Reminder, the Rice Street McCarrons Area Reconstruction open house is this week! Ramsey County, Minnesota is working to create a new design for Rice Street between Wheelock Parkway and County Road B, and we want to hear your comments, questions and ideas for the future design.

Join us February 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Ramsey County Environmental Center (1700 Kent Street, Roseville) to learn more about the project, connect with project staff, and share your input.

For those who do not feel comfortable attending events at this time, the same information presented at the open house will be posted to the project website following the event. You are also welcome to reach out directly to project staff with your questions and comments. We want to ensure you can participate in whatever way feels safest and most accessible.

Learn more, share your input and sign up for project updates at www.ramseycountymn.gov/RiceStMcCarrons

01/31/2026

I repurposed plastic bottle caps into tiny bird baths, providing a refreshing water source for insects like bees. 🐝💧

01/31/2026

01/31/2026

01/29/2026

We want to hear your questions, concerns and ideas for the future of Rice Street between Wheelock Parkway and County Road B. Join us for an open house on Thursday, February 5 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Ramsey County Environmental Center (1700 Kent Street, Roseville) to learn more about the project, connect with project staff and share your input.

We understand that community members may not feel comfortable attending in-person events at this time. The same information presented at the open house will be available on the project website, ensuring that those who prefer to participate online have the same opportunity to review. You can also provide feedback via our online comment map: www.ramseycountymn.gov/RiceStMcCarrons

You are also welcome to reach out directly to project staff with questions or comments. We are here to support your participation in whatever way feels safest and most accessible to you.

01/28/2026

When to Plant Vegetables (Without Forgetting Again) 🗓️🌱

1️⃣ Start with your “last frost date”
That’s the magic number that tells you when it’s safe to plant outside.
Relatable mistake: I planted too early once… and my seedlings got humbled by one cold night 😅

2️⃣ Plant cold-lovers first
These veggies handle chilly weather like champs:
Lettuce, spinach, peas, carrots, radishes, kale

3️⃣ Warm-season veggies wait their turn
These hate cold soil and need real warmth:
Tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, zucchini, beans

4️⃣ Seeds vs. transplants = different timing
Seeds = start earlier (some indoors)
Transplants = move outside later when temps are stable

5️⃣ Use this simple schedule trick
4–8 weeks before last frost: start indoor seedlings
0–2 weeks after last frost: transplant warm crops
All season: plant “fast growers” every 2 weeks for steady harvests

6️⃣ Harvest gets easier when you write it down
A tiny note like “planted April 10” saves so much guessing later ✅

Small planning = big harvest energy 🥕🌿

01/28/2026

01/28/2026

7 vegetables that MUST grow together in the same bed 🌿
Plant these combos and watch pest problems vanish .👇👇
Strategic companion planting reduces pest damage by 60-80% while improving yields through natural symbiotic relationships. According to Oregon State Extension research, specific vegetable combinations planted together outperform isolated plantings by 30-50% due to pest confusion, nutrient sharing, and microclimate creation.

These seven proven partnerships work synergistically—each plant enhancing the other's growth and protection....(see 1st C0mment) 👇