Powell's at The Portland Farmers Market

Today’s Featured Book Event:

Powell’s at The Farmers Market (South Park Blocks at PSU, 8:30am): The 2009 series includes:

• April 25: Going to Seed — Seed gardening and composting
• May 30: Localvores — Preparing local food and eating locally
• June 27: Birds and Bugs — The care and feeding of chickens and bees
• July 25: Berries — Cook ‘em, eat ‘em, store ‘em
• August 29: BBQ — Build it and they will come
• September 26: Preserving — Capturing the harvest
• October 24: Fun with Fungi — Hunting and cooking the elusive mushroom

Throughout the summer, local authors will be stopping by the booth to sign and talk about their books. This month’s selection will feature books on eating locally, with special guest Timber Press editor-in-chief, Tom Fischer, signing copies of his book Perennial Companions from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.

We’re also pleased to welcome Tami Parr, author of Artisan Cheese of the Pacific Northwest: A Discovery Guide, to our booth from 11:00 a.m. to noon.

Please check your community Libraries schedule using these links: Washington County, Multnomah County, Clackamas County.