You can become a composter, recycler and green cleaning ambassador for Clark County – free training program starting in January 2026! From the Program: “Are you interested in joining others with a passion for sustainability to help make a difference in our community? Apply now to become a volunteer with the Composter Recycler program! “Beginning …
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 …
The 4th club meeting this fiscal year is November 19, 1pm-3pm. Club members are invited to “Make a Flower Arrangement” for the holidays. (One week early to avoid Thanksgiving week.) The meeting takes place in the Ballroom of the Camas Community Center, 1718 SE 7th Ave., Camas, WA 98607. You may join our club at …
THANK YOU to the crews doing the renovations at Crown Park in Camas AND the Towncenter Revitalization in Washougal! These two crews have donated several thousands of clean, used, quality 1-gallon, 2-gallon, and ginormous POTS to the Garden Club. The garden club members pot up 2000 or so plants every year for the Annual Plant Sale …
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 …
Did you know that the Clark Conservation District (of Clark County, Washington, USA) has a MANURE EXCHANGE? Yes, indeed! You can “share” and “receive” FREE manure via the exchange! Not only will you improve your soil and crops by adding composted, aged manure, but, those who have excess, have a free way to get rid …
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 …
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
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
Seed Saver Workshop! Have you ever wanted to save your own home garden seeds, but did not know how? Saving seeds can save you money, protect heirloom varieties from disappearing and be a fun and rewarding family activity. Join Master Gardener Janis McBride for a hands-on workshop where you will learn useful techniques that will … Continue reading
Come join the “Community Garden Club of Camas/Washougal” for an in person, free “bokashi composting”introduction and demonstration by Jen Posiva on October 22, 1pm-ish, at the Community Center of Camas, 1718 SE 7th Ave, Camas, WA in the “ballroom”. “Discover how to turn your food scraps into nutrient-rich soil – even in the smallest of yards! In … Continue reading
Greater Portland Iris Society: Beardless Iris Sale Saturday • September 20 • 9am – 4pm Sunday • September 21 • 9am – 4pm 5050 SE Stark Street • Portland “The Greater Portland Iris Society’s Beardless Iris Sale is returning to the Portland Nursery Stark Street shop! “From sun to shade, or dry to wet conditions, … Continue reading
Jennifer Bargar, owner of Nature’s Haven Nursery, will speak to us about “Supporting Butterflies & their Caterpillars” at our September 24, 2025 meeting at 1:00 pm. Meet some of our Northwest butterfly species and what native plants best support them and their caterpillars. Since caterpillars are an essential food source for many birds, native gardeners … Continue reading
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