School is out and summer is almost here. Cherries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches – the summer harvest is so close I can almost smell it. For now, I am happily devouring strawberries.

Speaking of strawberries, Liepold Farms returns to the market this week. Ayers Creek Farm, Baird Family Orchards and other favorites will be returning in the next few weeks. See you on Sunday!

Eamon Molloy
Market Manager

What’s Coming To The Market This Week?

You will find a nice selection of strawberries this week, mostly Hoods and perhaps some Shuksans. You will also find morel mushrooms, arugula, asparagus, cucumbers, spring onions, pea shoots, lettuce, beets, carrots, zucchini and rhubarb as well. There will also be apples and pears. You may find small quantities of cherries this week. Several farms expect to start picking this weekend.

Check the availability list for the complete list of who’s coming this weekend and what they expect to be selling. The list is posted Thursday afternoon and updated through the weekend. For Sunday morning updates, check Twitter feed either on our website sidebar or on our Twitter page.

IN
Liepold Farms
Savory et Sweet

OUT
Ancient Heritage Dairy (back next week)
Ayers Creek Farm (back July 5)
Blossom Vinegars (back June 28)
Chanka’s Catering (back next week)
Kookoolan Farms (back June 28)

Master Gardener Hotline back in Multnomah County

After a seven year absence, the OSU Extension Service Master Gardener Program is back in Multnomah County. Thanks to the sponsorship of the West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District, the hotline is open 10am – 2pm, Monday-Friday. Just call 503.445.4608 or stop by the office located at 2701 NW Vaughn St., Ste. 453 during that time to have your horticulture questions answered.

Multnomah Village Farmers Market Open

Multnomah Village Farmers MarketMultnomah Village Farmers’ Market opened up for its second season on June 4, 2009. The market will run Thursdays, 3pm-7pm through September 24, 2009.  New and returning vendors include Greenville Farm, Unger Farm, Herr Family Farm, Draper Girls Country Farm, Savory et Sweet, Packer Orchards, Missionary Chocolates, Wandering Aengus Ciderworks, Red Dragon Nursery, Rogue Creamery and more. Come visit!