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Invasive “Jumping Worms” & “Hammer Head” worms – identification/elimination
Hammer Head Worm / Invasive / Jumping Worms / OSU Extension / Pests / Public Service

Invasive “Jumping Worms” & “Hammer Head” worms – identification/elimination

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There are invasive worms to keep an eye out in your garden.  They degrade the soil and the hammer head worms even eat our native worms. (1)  the “jumping worm” (because of its unique movements) and (2) the “hammer head worm” which has a “hammer like” head. Both easily spread from infested gardens, plants and pots!  If you find … Continue reading →

March 25, 2026, “Wetlands & Water Quality”, Gwen Davis & Pat Watkin
Classes / Club Events / Gardening / Master Gardener / Past Club Events / Speakers / Water-Quality / Wetlands

March 25, 2026, “Wetlands & Water Quality”, Gwen Davis & Pat Watkin

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The 7th club meeting this fiscal year is March 25th, 2026. All are invited to “Wetlands & Water Quality” by Gwen Davis and Pat Watkin, Master Gardeners.   They will present wetlands restoration, water quality, and how our own gardening practices influence our watersheds. The club meeting runs from 1-3pm. Speakers’ presentations generally start a bit after … Continue reading →

Portland Nursery has great FREE CLASSES coming up!
Gardening / Other Garden Classes / Portland-Nursery

Portland Nursery has great FREE CLASSES coming up!

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Portland Nursery has some wonderful FREE CLASSES coming up at two different store locations – Division and Stark Streets.  Preregistration is required and some classes have already filled up. Check their ON LINE INFO to PRE-REGISTER at LINK: https://www.portlandnursery.com/      CLICK “This  month” -> “Garden Classes” [Photo:   Portland Nursery] Continue reading →

“Starting Seeds” Feb 25 by Kathy Fruth & Colene Koehler, Master Gardeners
Club Events / Gardening / Master Gardener / Monthly Meeting / Open To The Public / Past Club Events / Seed Starting

“Starting Seeds” Feb 25 by Kathy Fruth & Colene Koehler, Master Gardeners

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The 6th club meeting this fiscal year is February 25th, 2026!  All are invited to “Starting Seeds” by Kathy Fruth and Colene Koehler, with the Master Gardeners Program. They will demonstrate the best way to start seeds. They will do a live demonstration including seed trays, pots, seeds and soil. The club meeting runs from 1-3pm. … Continue reading →

Garden Club Announces 2026 Grant Recipients!
Gardening / Grants / Philanthropy / Public Service / Schools

Garden Club Announces 2026 Grant Recipients!

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The Community Garden Club of Camas / Washougal is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Community Grant Program, awarding a total of $3,500 through eight grants to local schools and community organizations. These grants support gardening, environmental education, and hands-on learning projects that enrich the lives of students and community members throughout Camas … Continue reading →

The Legacy of Gardening – Jan 28, 2026, Weds – speaker Diana Hogg
Club Events / Consulting / Flowers / Gardening / Monthly Meeting / Open To The Public / Past Club Events / Speakers

The Legacy of Gardening – Jan 28, 2026, Weds – speaker Diana Hogg

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Come join the “Community Garden Club of Camas/Washougal” for a wide ranging presentation on “The Legacy of Gardening” by Diana Hogg on January 28th, 1pm-ish, at the Community Center of Camas, 1718 SE 7th Ave, Camas, WA in the “ballroom”. Diana has grown gardens in many states with different growing zones:  Michigan(5b), Georgia(8a), Maine (5b &4a), Utah … Continue reading →

Carnivorous Plants – aka “pitcher plants” can be grown here!
Growing / Pitcher Plants / Resources / Sarracenia / Web Sites

Carnivorous Plants – aka “pitcher plants” can be grown here!

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Carnivorous “Pitcher Plants” can be grown here! One of our longstanding garden club members told us about a marvelous website on CARNIVOROUS PLANTS where she learned so very much about her “first” pitcher plants! Check it out, if you are thinking about growing some of these fascinating plants, or just interested in them! One of … Continue reading →