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    Mission Garden

    4.8 (24 reviews)
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    Shelby and the chickens

    This magical garden is a real hidden gem. I stumbled upon it one Sunday morning when taking my dog Shelby for a ride! Garden employee Megan was very welcoming and kindly helped me back my car out of the dirt entry path (more complicated and dramatic than it sounds), which I initially had not realized was not for traffic. Shelby, who stayed on leash the entire time as required, loved the Hollyhocks and the chickens and the treats in the garden's very cool store!

    Evie S.

    Such a wonderful place that I absolutely love visiting. Being a big foodie I love their Tasting History programs. They always have very interesting and educational things and delicious food made with the food they grow. I so much look forward to these. They also make wonderful creative jams that are sooo delicious form their produce. I also have enjoyed their other programs that included native agriculture language. Such a special place.

    John K.

    Closed Sunday Monday Tuesday's today Sunday attending a beautiful celebration of life at historic ancestral land mission gardens . Mud Adobe walled large ancient garden recreated at the bottom of A mountain s of 22nd st off Grande on mission Ln approx 1/2 mile n of 22nd st . Many unique gardens representing diverse cultures , tribes , & eras of tucson history of agriculture on the banks of the Santa Cruz . I assume the garden is available to rent / use for a special event or occasion? Grateful to finally visit this garden to honor the tradition of a unique human .

    Kathie s.

    We love to go to gardens when we are on vacation and really enjoyed the history of this garden. We happen to come during the Agave festival and it was super fun to be able to try the Agave . Be sure to look at hours before coming as they are limited. Wonderful experience and we learned a lot!

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    Karlee A.

    Stunning! Went to the garlic festival this last weekend and they have fruit trees, veggies, flowers and plants of all kind! The gift shop is really cute and it was inspiring seeing all they grow in the desert

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    Steve S.

    This is a work in progress kind of place but definitely worth a visit. It's a place where they are growing foods from the various stages of those living in the Tucson area. It's easy to find, it's at the base of A mountain.

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    History and gardens in one amazing place! Each of the various gardens represents a different experience from the history of Tucson

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    Off the beaten path and quite interesting. Wander through the gardens to learn about Tucson's historic agricultural heritage.

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    I loved that they sell cuttings of the fig tree. They also sell the fruit. It was really fun to see and I loved walking around it.

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    A hidden gem indeed. This garden holds Tucson's history. Must visit for locals and visitors.

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    It's free to enter the garden at the base of A Mountain (sometimes referred to as Sentinel Peak).

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