Somerville Reads: Discussion of Novella Carpenter’s Farm City

Join us for a discussion

of Farm City led by Jessie Banhazl, managing director, owner, and co-founder of

Green City Growers.

An unforgettably charming memoir, Farm City is full of hilarious

moments, fascinating farmer's tips, and a great deal of heart. When

Novella Carpenter-captivated by the idea of backyard self-sufficiency-

moved to inner city Oakland and discovered a weed-choked, garbage-strewn

abandoned lot next door to her house, she closed her eyes and pictured

heirloom tomatoes and a chicken coop. The story of how her urban farm

grew from a few chickens to one populated with turkeys, geese, rabbits,

ducks, and two three-hundred-pound pigs will capture the imagination of

anyone who has ever considered leaving the city behind for a more

natural lifestyle.

Copies of Farm City in a variety of formats, including e-books

and audiobooks, are available for check out at all Somerville Library

locations. Reserve your copy today!