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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 drc-info@email.arizona.edu. To request an ASL interpreter, visit http://drc.arizona.edu/about/request-interpreter.

11/11/2025

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This week at market we'll have delicious tepary beans, tomatoes, dates, pumpkins, greens, and more! We are trying out a brand new item -- a "harvest bag" of beautiful, shelf-stable, locally grown produce. Stop by the market and check it out!

📆 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.

Esta semana en el mercadito tendremos deliciosos frijoles tépari, tomates, dátiles, calabazas, verduras de hoja verde, y mucho más. Estamos probando un producto nuevo: una bolsa de productos frescos, locales y de excelente calidad. ¡Visítanos en el mercado y descúbrela!

📆 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, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

11/04/2025

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This week we're excited to be offering lots of winter squash, tepary beans, tomatoes, greens, sunchokes, and more! Lots of the produce we'll have is hearty and will last a long time -- come by and stock up!

📆 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.

¡Esta semana nos complace ofrecerles una gran variedad de calabazas de invierno, frijoles tépari, tomates, verduras de hoja verde, aguanturmas, y más! Muchos de nuestros productos son resistentes y durarán mucho tiempo. ¡Vengan a comprar y abastezcanse!

📆 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, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

10/27/2025

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We'll have lots of delicious veggies at market this week, including winter squash, lots of peppers, and leafy greens! As always, we'll also have loaves of beautiful whole grain sourdough bread. It's a great week to make a big pot of soup -- freeze the leftovers to reheat later in the month or share with loved ones!

📆 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.

Esta semana tendremos muchísimas verduras deliciosas en el mercadito, incluyendo calabaza de invierno, chiles, y verduras de hoja verde. Como siempre, también tendremos pan integral de masa madre. Es una semana ideal para preparar una buena sopa: ¡congela las sobras para recalentarlas más adelante o compartirlas con tus queridxs!

📆 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, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

10/20/2025

Pima County Cooperative Extension is holding a Fall Food Drive to help give back to our Community Food Bank!

Consider donating items and dropping them off at the Extension office at 4210 N Campbell Ave. Right at the crossroads of Campbell and Roger.

The Food Drive is now until November 12th!
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¡La Extensión Cooperativa del Condado de Pima está llevando a cabo una Colecta de Alimentos de Otoño para ayudar a retribuir a nuestro Banco de Alimentos de la Comunidad!

Considere donar artículos y dejarlos en la oficina de Extensión en 4210 N Campbell Ave. Justo en el cruce de Campbell y Roger.

¡El Food Drive es ahora hasta el 12 de noviembre!

08/27/2025

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Come get a taste of the desert this week at the PLAZA Mobile Market with our variety of desert fruits and veggies to keep you energized all day long!

📆 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.

Ven a probar el sabor del desierto en el Mercado PLAZA Mobil con nuestra variedad de frutas y vegetales del desierto tendras energia todo el dia!

📆 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, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

08/23/2025

Forget streaming and get into this new series - TGK's new 4 week cooking series! Learn and hone your cooking skills in just 2 hours a week with this beginner friendly course happening Wednesday evenings in October! Don't get caught on the waiting list and register today!

🔪 Knife Skills - Oct. 8th 5:30p - 7:30p
🥕Sauté & Roasting - Wednesday Oct. 15th 5:30p - 7:30p
🥗Snacks as mini-meals - Wednesday Oct. 22nd 5:30p -7:30p
🍝Sauces - Wednesday Oct. 29th 5:30p -7:30p

Details and registration in link in bio under "Culinary Classes for Adults."

🌱🌱🌱

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

08/20/2025

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🌶New bombshells just entered the chat and its getting hot in here 🥵 This week we'll have 3 different types of chiles available at the PLAZA Mobile Market - Poblanos, Habaneros, and Jalapeños! If the chiles are too hot, pick up some Passion Flowers for a nice tea!

📆 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.

🌶 ¡Nuevas bombas acaban de entrar al chat y la cosa se está poniendo picosa! 🥵
Esta semana tendremos 3 diferentes tipos de chiles en el Mercado PLAZA Móvil - Poblanos, Habaneros y Jalapeños. Y si los chiles están muy bravos, ¡llévate unas flores de pasiflora para un té relajante! 🍵

📆 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, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

08/14/2025

Our adult culinary classes have been posted for the rest of 2025! Get 'em while they're hot! (Sorry folks, our original post had the wrong September date)

🍝 Sep. 13th - Fresh Pasta from Scratch
🧀 Oct. 25th - Charcuterie 101
🥖 Nov. 22nd - Bread Baking
🔪 Dec. 13th - Knife Skills

Details and registration in link in bio under "Culinary Classes for Adults."

🌱🌱🌱

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

08/13/2025

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The Plaza Mobile Market is stocked and ready with all your favorite summer produce! Don't miss out on this weeks variety of fruits, veggies, and bread!

📆 Weekly Schedule:
Wednesdays @ Valencia Library | 10am–12pm (FMNP accepted)
Thursdays @ Quincie Douglas Library | 10am–11:30am (FMNP accepted)

Come see us for your fresh food favorites and support our amazing local farmers!
❗ FMNP accepted at both locations now!
💳 We accept SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, cash, and card.

¡El Mercado Móvil Plaza está lleno de tus productos favoritos para el verano! ¡No te pierdas la variedad de frutas, verduras y pan de esta semana!

📆 Horario semanal:
Miércoles en la Biblioteca Valencia | 10am–12pm (con FMNP)
Jueves en la Biblioteca Quincie Douglas | 10am–11:30am (con FMNP)

Ven por tus alimentos frescos favoritos y apoya a agricultorxs locales!
💳 Aceptamos SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, efectivo y tarjeta
❗ FMNP ahora se acepta en las dos ubicaciones!

¡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, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information in its programs and activities.

08/05/2025

(continúa en español)
Sweet treat of the week! The Plaza Mobile Market will have prickly pear fruit (tunas) and barrel cactus fruit (biznagas) at both locations Wednesday 8/6 and Thursday 8/7!

📆 Weekly Schedule:
Wednesdays @ Valencia Library | 10am–12pm (FMNP accepted)
Thursdays @ Quincie Douglas Library | 10am–11:30am (FMNP accepted)

Come see us for your fresh food favorites and support our amazing local farmers!
❗ FMNP accepted at both locations now!
💳 We accept SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, cash, and card.

¡Dulce sorpresa de la semana! ¡El Mercado Móvil Plaza tendrá tunas (fruto de nopal) y biznagas (fruto de cactus) en ambas ubicaciones el Miércoles 6 y Jueves 7 de Agosto!

📆 Horario semanal:
Miércoles en la Biblioteca Valencia | 10am–12pm (con FMNP)
Jueves en la Biblioteca Quincie Douglas | 10am–11:30am (con FMNP)

Ven por tus alimentos frescos favoritos y apoya a agricultorxs locales!
💳 Aceptamos SNAP, Double-Up Food Bucks, efectivo y tarjeta
❗ FMNP ahora se acepta en las dos ubicaciones!

¡Miércoles o Jueves, te esperamos en el mercado!

🥦🥦🥦

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

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2205 S 4th Avenue
South Tucson, AZ
85713

Telephone

(520) 621-0476

Website

http://www.thegardenkitchen.org/, https://linktr.ee/thegardenkitchen

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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 drc-info@email.arizona.edu. To request an ASL interpreter, visit http://drc.arizona.edu/about/request-interpreter.