Portland Farmers Market was found in 1992 in the City of Portland, Oregon, USA.
There are eight locations that farmers from the State of Oregon can register to open their booths. The markets provide fresh vegetable, fruits, meat, food, seedlings, and other products.
One of the locations is at Portland State University.
Address:
SW Park Ave& SW Montgomery St., Portland, OR, 97201
Open on every Saturday.
From March to October: 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
From November to December: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Website: http://www.portlandfarmersmarket.org
This photo collection was made by reporters of Viet Linh in July, 2012.
Portland Farmers Market is an attractive place.
Organic foods are promoted in the market. These products often have a higher price compared with other foods.
Green onion, cilantro, dill, basil, lettuce, and other fresh vegetable.
Fresh and dry beans.
Melons and cucumbers.
Artichokes. Italian artichokes are purple.
Summer fruits: apples, peaches, strawberry, cherry, blueberry.
Local products with sauces and spices.
Pickled vegetable.
Herbs and herbal products.
Rosemary
Lavandin Lavender, a Mediterranean plant, has a special sense. It was used in Ancient Greece as a natural herb. Lavandin Lavender today becomes a popular ornament plant.
Catmint.
Basil.
Thai basil.
Flowers.
This farmers market in the campus of Portland State University is also the place where people go for picnics and entertain on the weekend.
© Sonia LV. Viet Linh. Jul 29, 2012. Portland, OR, USA.