The last class of the “You Can!” summer preservation series, teaches you the in’s and out’s of preserving meat, fish, poultry and making jerky using pressure canning, drying and freezing. Learn the latest proper and safe techniques of preserving your bounty using the recommended tools and processes. Part 8 of an 8 part series of … Continue reading
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“Pollinators” Charlie Vanden Heuvel, Beekeeper – 7pm, Tues Sep 4th @ CASEE HS
Pollinators help over 80% of the flowering plants on our planet reproduce. They include a wide range of creatures, such as “ants, bats, bees, beetles, birds, butterflies, flies, moths, wasps and other unusual animals.” Come listen to Charlie Vanden Heuvel, beekeeper, speak to the importance of just a few of the beneficial pollinators at the … Continue reading
Hint #5 – How big will my plant be at maturity?
The plant information tags at nurseries, list the size of trees and shrubs at 10 years old. To insure you allow healthy space in your garden, do further research to find the actual size at maturity. Plants in the Pacific Northwest may grow 15 to 20% larger than other areas! For instance, the Western Sword … Continue reading
HINT #4 – U-Pick farms in our area – what they sell and how to find ’em!
(We’re “recycling” a past hint, ’cause its still a good one every summer!) Did you know there are places in Clark County (and in the surrounding the Portland/Vancouver area) where you can pick your own (also called “U-Pick“) fresh fruits and vegetables at the farm yourself? YES! Some farms offer both U-pick or They-pick produce. … Continue reading
Potluck – Aug 28, 2019 @ NOON, Wednesday! (early)
The Community Garden Club of Camas/Washougal is having a Summer Picnic POTLUCK (minus the yellow jackets ’cause this picnic is inside) August 28, 2018, noon. We hope you can join us! Members, please feel free to bring your favorite entrees, desserts, salads/sides, appetizers, etc. (Please arrive by 11:30am so you can set it up before … Continue reading
“Art in the Garden” & “Composting OPEN HOUSE” – July 8, 10am-4pm, Wildlife Botanical Gardens, Brush Prairie
“Art in the Garden” July 8, Sunday, 10am-4pm. FREE parking and entry! 22 ARTISTS! LIVE MUSIC! Self tour the gardens and meet the gardeners. Get your composting questions answered at the Master Composter Recyclers OPEN HOUSE in the compost demo site. West of the CASEE high school at 11000 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie, WA … Continue reading
13th Annual Recycled Arts Festival, Vancouver, WA – 22 & 23 June, 2018!
Do you need that perfect “object” to set off your yard and garden? This festival is THE PLACE to find it and have a lot of fun, too! Art, food, fun, music! The 13th Annual Recycled Arts Festival takes place THIS WEEKEND in Esther Short Park, in downtown Vancouver, WA, USA. Don’t miss it! For … Continue reading