The Clark County, Washington High School Plant Sales have begun! Here’s a list gathered from the Battle Ground, Vancouver and Woodland Public School Districts. Please check their Websites for more details including PLANT SALE LISTS! — April 25 (Thursday) & April 26 (Friday): Vancouver High School Center for International Studies, hanging baskets, plus assorted, 5700 …
The Garden Club’s annual Plant Sale takes place May 18 at the Zion Lutheran Church, 824 NE 4th Ave., Camas. (NOT the same place as our meetings!) Our May 22 meeting will be a potluck and election of club board and other fun stuff, back at the Community Center. (Starts at noon, not 1pm). This …
As of April 23, 2024, another FVRL library branch now has a seed library – Cascade Park! Free seeds are available at the Cascade Park, Washougal, White Salmon branches and MAIN Vancouver branch of the Fort Vancouver Regional Library AND also at the Longview library! Remember, some seeds should be sown in fall – especially …
The Naturescapers Annual Bare Root Trees, Shrubs & Perennial Plants Sale is THIS WEEKEND – April 27 (11-4) and April 28 (10-3)! Also, the CASEE high school students are having THEIR annual Native Plant Sale in the large greenhouse at the same property location: 11000 NE 149th St, Brush Prairie, WA 98606 Their PLANT LIST …
Do you know there is an invasive worm, dubbed the “jumping worm” (because of its unique movements) that is now in the USA? They easily spread from infested gardens, plants and pots! Learn more about how to detect and destroy them from Oregon State University (OSU) Extension. “Digging, dividing and sharing plants with friends? Now …
Do you want to jump start your knowledge of composting, green cleaning and sustainable lifestyle habits? Sign up now for any of the Clark County (WA) Composter/Recycler workshops offered in April and May! A mix of in person and on-line FREE classes! Register for one or more! Three different types of composting are taught in …
The “Community Garden Club of Camas/Washougal” ‘s annual Plant Sale will be May 18, 2024, 9am-2pm. (The Saturday FOLLOWING Mother’s Day weekend.) We’ll be updating you with more info as we get closer! Location: Zion Lutheran Church, 824 NE 4th Avenue, Camas, WA. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/CommunityGardenClubOfCamasWashougal Website: GardenClubOfCamasWashougal.org
Stink bugs, oh, my! They are here in the Pacific Northwest and they can be very destructive to native and non-native plants in your yard, green house, garden and forest. Here is some helpful information about the invasive Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs we’ve gathered together for you. The Rutger’s New Jersey Agricultural Experimental Station website …
Deer find raw eggs on plants disgusting and a scientific study backs it up! 6 eggs & one gallon of water working effectively as a deer repellent for several Garden Club members who’ve tried it! A study at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, in 2001, titled “Comparison of Commercial Deer Repellents”, showed that two commercial …
The club’s General Meeting on April 24, 1-3pm, is all about getting ready for our annual PLANT SALE taking place in May! There is NO SPEAKER at this meeting; the meeting is held in our usual location – the Camas Community Center’s Ballroom, 1718 SE 7th Ave., Camas, WA 98607. The club’s Plant Sale Committee … Continue reading
Chances are that your backyard is home to a wide variety of wild bees. Join WSU Master Gardener Anne Bulger for an introductory presentation on Mason Bees to discover how you can host these highly beneficial and non-stinging native bees. The presentation will cover pollination, how to be a successful Mason Bee host, their life … Continue reading
The thousands of daffodils the Community Garden Club of Camas Washougal have planted the last few years ARE COMING UP NOW! This is a great time to take a walk along the north side of the Columbia River, starting at the Washougal Waterfront Park end, to enjoy them. Location: Washougal Waterfront Park, 56 S 1st … Continue reading
Hydrangeas: Variety and Beauty in your PNW Garden Do you love hydrangeas but feel uncertain about which types are right for your garden? Do you know when and how to prune for optimal health and best blooms? Can you turn your pink blossoms blue? Clark County Master Gardener Carley Wecks will answer these questions and … Continue reading
1PM – Camas Community Center – 1718 SE 7th Ave. – Visitors Welcome Are you planning on an installing a pollinator garden to attractive native bees and butterflies? Understanding the lifecycle of our native pollinators is the first step. Step two is knowing what floral resources they prefer. Spend an hour with Michael talking about … Continue reading
Are you or someone you know interested in being a sustainability ambassador in Clark County? Apply to be a part of the 2024 Composter Recycler Certification Training class. This 7-week series will meet on Wednesday evenings, beginning in late January, to learn about composting, green cleaning and sustainable living. Volunteers will utilize this training to … Continue reading
The Community Garden Club of Camas Washougal‘s members got together earlier this month to create some lovely wreaths for the holidays! This has been an annual club member activity for many years. Club members gather greens and other clippings from their own homes, forests and generous local Christmas tree farms (thank you!). The greens are … Continue reading
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