The Garden Kitchen

The Garden Kitchen Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, our goal is to inspire everyone.

THE GARDEN KITCHEN offers free seed-to-table gardening and cooking education, empowering families with the skills and knowledge to make nutritious meals on any budget. THE GARDEN KITCHEN is a health education program established in partnership with the University of Arizona, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Pima County Cooperative Extension, The City of South Tucson, and Pima County. The

Garden Kitchen offers seed-to-table gardening and cooking education, which means families learn about every step of bringing a healthy meal to the kitchen table — from growing and purchasing to preparing and storing. As a seed-to-table program, we aim to increase families’ food security by teaching community members the basics of growing their own food and shopping on a budget. We empower families with the skills and knowledge to make wholesome nutritious meals on any budget. Our interactive and engaging classes motivate community members of all skill levels to jump in and get cooking! Whether you are a beginner or an experienced cook, our goal is to inspire you to make healthy food choices that have a lasting, positive impact on the health and wellness of you and your family. With questions about access or to request any disability-related accommodations that will facilitate your full participation in The Garden Kitchen classes and events, such as ASL interpreting, please contact: The University of Arizona Disability Resource Center at 520-621-3268 or [email protected]. To request an ASL interpreter, visit http://drc.arizona.edu/about/request-interpreter.

Apply today to be an Earth Grant intern at the Garden Kitchen in the role of Garden Manager! You'll get to care for a ga...
05/27/2026

Apply today to be an Earth Grant intern at the Garden Kitchen in the role of Garden Manager! You'll get to care for a garden in the City of South Tucson, growing veggies and fresh herbs, tending to the soil, and creating a vibrant environment where community members can get inspiration for their own backyard gardens. Application deadline is Monday, June 1! 🌿🌱

¡Postúlate hoy mismo para ser pasante de Earth Grant en Garden Kitchen, desempeñando el rol de Gerente de Jardín! Tendrás la oportunidad de cuidar un jardín en la ciudad de South Tucson, cultivando hortalizas y hierbas frescas, cuidando el suelo y creando un entorno vibrante donde los miembros de la comunidad puedan inspirarse para sus propios jardines en casa. ¡El plazo para enviar las solicitudes vence el 1 de junio (este próximo lunes)! 🌿🌱

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The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, s*xual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

Get paid to work as an Earth Grant intern with PLAZA Mobile Market! You'll get to help out at a small, cute farmers mark...
05/27/2026

Get paid to work as an Earth Grant intern with PLAZA Mobile Market! You'll get to help out at a small, cute farmers market and connect the community with beautiful and locally-grown produce. Applications are due by June 1 (Monday)!

¡Una increíble oportunidad remunerada para trabajar como pasante de Earth Grant con PLAZA Mobile Market! Tendrás la oportunidad de colaborar en un pequeño y encantador mercado de agricultores, conectando a la comunidad con hermosos productos cultivados localmente. ¡El plazo para enviar las solicitudes vence el 1 de junio (este próximo lunes)!

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The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, s*xual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

05/26/2026
This week at PLAZA Mobile Market, we'll have fresh grapefruit, dates, lots of leafy greens, two kinds of onions, green g...
05/12/2026

This week at PLAZA Mobile Market, we'll have fresh grapefruit, dates, lots of leafy greens, two kinds of onions, green garlic, zucchini, and more! This would be a great week for a beautiful ratatouille or a plate of calabacitas -- some pick up some affordable locally grown produce and treat your family to a lovely homemade dinner!

📆 Weekly Schedule: (FMNP accepted at both locations!)
Wednesdays @ Valencia Library | 8:30am–10:30am
Thursdays @ Quincie Douglas Library | 10am–11:30am
💳 We accept SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, cash, and card.

A partir de ESTA SEMANA, el miércoles estaremos abiertos de 8:30 am a 10:30 am en la Biblioteca Valencia. El jueves mantendremos nuestro horario habitual (de 10:00 am a 11:30 am) en la Biblioteca Quincie Douglas. ¡Las verduras de verano ya están empezando a llegar! Visite el mercadito y encuentre verdolaga fresca, calabacines de verano y mucho más.

📆 Horario semanal: (FMNP ahora se acepta en las dos ubicaciones!)
Miércoles en la Biblioteca Valencia | 10am–12pm (con FMNP)
Jueves en la Biblioteca Quincie Douglas | 10am–11:30am (con FMNP)
💳 Aceptamos SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, efectivo y tarjeta

¡Miércoles o Jueves, te esperamos en el mercado!

Thanks to our partners:
Gracias a nuestros socios:
•Pima County Public Library
•International Rescue Committee - New Roots
•Iskash*taa Refugee Network
•Tucson Village Farm
•Barrio Bread
•Mission Garden
•UA CEAC
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The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, s*xual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

Starting THIS WEEK, on Wednesday we will be open from 8:30am to 10:30am at Valencia Library! On Thursday we will keep ou...
05/05/2026

Starting THIS WEEK, on Wednesday we will be open from 8:30am to 10:30am at Valencia Library! On Thursday we will keep our usual hours (10am to 11:30am) at Quincie Douglas Library. Summer veggies are starting to come in -- stop by the market and find fresh purslane, summer squash, and more!

📆 Weekly Schedule: (FMNP accepted at both locations!)
Wednesdays @ Valencia Library | 8:30am–10:30am
Thursdays @ Quincie Douglas Library | 10am–11:30am
💳 We accept SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, cash, and card.

A partir de ESTA SEMANA, el miércoles estaremos abiertos de 8:30 am a 10:30 am en la Biblioteca Valencia. El jueves mantendremos nuestro horario habitual (de 10:00 am a 11:30 am) en la Biblioteca Quincie Douglas. ¡Las verduras de verano ya están empezando a llegar! Visite el mercadito y encuentre verdolaga fresca, calabacines de verano y mucho más.

📆 Horario semanal: (FMNP ahora se acepta en las dos ubicaciones!)
Miércoles en la Biblioteca Valencia | 10am–12pm (con FMNP)
Jueves en la Biblioteca Quincie Douglas | 10am–11:30am (con FMNP)
💳 Aceptamos SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, efectivo y tarjeta

¡Miércoles o Jueves, te esperamos en el mercado!

Thanks to our partners:
Gracias a nuestros socios:
•Pima County Public Library
•International Rescue Committee - New Roots
•Iskash*taa Refugee Network
•Tucson Village Farm
•Barrio Bread
•Mission Garden
•UA CEAC
🥦🥦🥦














🌱🌱🌱
The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, s*xual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

Starting in May (next week!) PLAZA Mobile Market will be open from 8:30am to 10:30am on Wednesdays at Valencia Library. ...
04/30/2026

Starting in May (next week!) PLAZA Mobile Market will be open from 8:30am to 10:30am on Wednesdays at Valencia Library. On Thursdays at Quincie Douglas Library, PLAZA will take place from 10am to 11:30am.

A partir de mayo (¡la próxima semana!), PLAZA Mercado Móvil estará abierto de 8:30am a 10:30am cada miércoles en la Biblioteca Valencia. Los jueves, en la Biblioteca Quincie Douglas, PLAZA se llevará a cabo de 10:00am a 11:30am.

PLAZA Mobile Market is now offering punch cards -- get 20% off your 10th purchase! Visit us at market and check it out! ...
04/28/2026

PLAZA Mobile Market is now offering punch cards -- get 20% off your 10th purchase! Visit us at market and check it out! This week we'll have leeks, leafy greens, fresh citrus, oyster mushrooms, bread, beans, and more 🌿

📆 Weekly Schedule: (FMNP accepted at both locations!)
Wednesdays @ Valencia Library | 10am–12pm
Thursdays @ Quincie Douglas Library | 10am–11:30am
💳 We accept SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, cash, and card.

¡PLAZA Mobile Market ya ofrece tarjetas de fidelidad: obtén un 20% de descuento en tu décima compra! ¡Visítanos en el mercado y descúbrelo! Esta semana tendremos puerros, verduras de hoja verde, cítricos frescos, setas ostra, pan, frijoles y más 🌿

📆 Horario semanal: (FMNP ahora se acepta en las dos ubicaciones!)
Miércoles en la Biblioteca Valencia | 10am–12pm (con FMNP)
Jueves en la Biblioteca Quincie Douglas | 10am–11:30am (con FMNP)
💳 Aceptamos SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, efectivo y tarjeta

¡Miércoles o Jueves, te esperamos en el mercado!

Thanks to our partners:
Gracias a nuestros socios:
•Pima County Public Library
•International Rescue Committee - New Roots
•Iskash*taa Refugee Network
•Tucson Village Farm
•Barrio Bread
•Mission Garden
•UA CEAC
🥦🥦🥦














🌱🌱🌱
The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, s*xual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

Visit us at PLAZA Mobile Market this week and find beautiful, locally grown fresh herbs, fruits, and veggies! 📆 Weekly S...
04/22/2026

Visit us at PLAZA Mobile Market this week and find beautiful, locally grown fresh herbs, fruits, and veggies!

📆 Weekly Schedule: (FMNP accepted at both locations!)
Wednesdays @ Valencia Library | 10am–12pm
Thursdays @ Quincie Douglas Library | 10am–11:30am
💳 We accept SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, cash, and card.

¡Visítenos esta semana en el PLAZA Mobile Market y encuentre hermosas hierbas frescas, frutas y verduras cultivadas localmente!

📆 Horario semanal: (FMNP ahora se acepta en las dos ubicaciones!)
Miércoles en la Biblioteca Valencia | 10am–12pm (con FMNP)
Jueves en la Biblioteca Quincie Douglas | 10am–11:30am (con FMNP)
💳 Aceptamos SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, efectivo y tarjeta

¡Miércoles o Jueves, te esperamos en el mercado!

Thanks to our partners:
Gracias a nuestros socios:
•Pima County Public Library
•International Rescue Committee - New Roots
•Iskash*taa Refugee Network
•Tucson Village Farm
•Barrio Bread
•Mission Garden
•UA CEAC
🥦🥦🥦














🌱🌱🌱
The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, s*x, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, s*xual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

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