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 meeting takes place in the …
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 …
Master Gardener’s Answer Clinic: Email the Volunteer Master Gardeners your question at mganswerclinic@clark.wa.gov. Call (564) 397-5711. More info: https://extension.wsu.edu/clark/master-gardeners/community-education/#clinic PRESSURE CANNER GAUGE TESTING: by WSU Extension Volunteers at various locations and times through September 20! Call 564 397 5733 for specific times/locations. (WA State, Clark County, Extension office: Tues-Wed: 8:30am- 2pm, Thurs-Fri: 11:30-5pm; closed Mondays …
Here are the schedules of farmer’s markets in southwest Washington, USA for the 2025 summer through 2025 winter season. NEW! Battle Ground indoor Farmer’s Market opened! (Please drop us a line if you know about others or find a mistake – is La Center still having a Farmer’s Market?) Battle Ground Farmer’s Market (Indoors) 9am-2pm …
SW Washington, USA area now has 6 FREE SEED LIBRARIES: 5 FVRL library branches and the Longview Library has one, as well! You may both DONATE and TAKE HOME seeds from these libraries! Remember, some seeds should be sown in fall – especially some flowers – it is “nature’s way” for the seed heads to …
The annual North County Community Food Bank‘s Seed Swap and Giveaway is Sunday, Jan 25, noon to 4 p.m. at the Hockinson Community Education Center, at 15916 NE 182nd Ave in Brush Prairie. You do not need to bring seeds in order to participate but are encouraged to, if you are able. For more information, … Continue reading
If you’ve potted up, or planted, outdoor plants recently you might need to WATER them since much of our area has had little rain the last 3-4 weeks. These cyclamen were dug up and put in pots last month. They were dry to the second knuckle on an index finger (about 2 – 3″). Cyclamen, … Continue reading
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 “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
TODAY! The Washougal High School Green Team is hosting a native plant sale in partnership with Jen Bargar of Nature’s Haven Nursery, this Sunday (November 2) from 11-2 PM in the WHS Excelsior parking lot. You are invited to join for an opportunity to chat directly with students about their Native Plant Garden project. If … Continue reading
Clark Conservation District‘s PRE-ORDER, PRE-PAY NATIVE plant sale starts November 25, 2025. Pick up of plants will be next spring, Saturday, March 14th, 2026 between 9:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the CASEE Center, 11104 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie, WA. You pre-pay and select the 30 minute time slot you pick ’em up. Great prices … Continue reading
Lithium battery powered garden tools are a nice option instead of some hand tools for certain jobs. They can speed up your work and reduce fatigue. Two types of tools are discussed in this article – an electric pruner (left image) instead of hand-held pruners and loppers – and – an electric mini “chain saw” … Continue reading
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