There is no featured speaker for the November general club meeting, instead club members may make floral holiday centerpieces with guidance and tips from Nancy M. Don’t worry – even if flower arranging isn’t your “cup of tea”, other members are happy to help you with yours! (Each year, everyone leaves with something gorgeous!) But, … Continue reading
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Oct 26, 1pm “Plant Identification 101” by Julie Carlsen, Master Gardener
Updated w. pointers to helpful links and books! Join the Community Garden Club of Camas Washougal October 26 at 1pm for “Plant Identification 101” by Julie Carlsen, Master Gardener. We all have “surprise” plants in our gardens, or see plants in woods, parkland and sometimes in the “unmarked” area of garden sales areas and wonder, … Continue reading
Intro to Urban Foraging – Sep 17, 10am-noon @ Columbia Springs!
Whether you want to survive a zombie apocalypse, or cook healthier, cheaper meals for your family, foraging is a practical skill for all ages. Join plant enthusiast Eve Hanlin for a presentation and guided walk around Columbia Springs to help you identify the many safe, easy and free foods that grow in abundance right within … Continue reading
August 24 Potluck & Meeting @ NOON (not 1pm)
The Community Garden Club of Camas Washougal’s first general meeting at the end of summer is August 24, Wednesday starting at NOON (not the usual 1pm). Please bring a favorite dish to share and your own table service. The Board members will provide beverages and dessert. Thinking about joining the club? Or maybe you have … Continue reading
Garden Club break until August 24 – field trips, gardening, summer fun!
In case you’re wondering, the Community Garden Club of Camas Washougal is on its summer break until August 24. We’ll have no general club meetings until then. (We take “off” June, July and December every year.) Why? Well, during this time we work in our own gardens, have “field trips” to each other’s gardens, tour … Continue reading
Mystery plant identification: What could it be? Where to look?
One of our members discovered a plant growing under the dappled shade and moist soil under some Vine Maples and 150 foot tall Douglas Firs. But, what was it? It has “mostly” heart shaped leaves. The leaves on the flower stems are alternated, not opposing. The plants are about 4″-6″ tall, with some stems reaching … Continue reading
2016 Plant Sale over – THANK YOU for your patronage!
Thank you for coming to our annual Plant Sale fund raiser! We look forward to seeing you next year! Because of your patronage at our annual sales, we’ve been able to fund Grants for wonderful programs developed by local teachers in the twin communities of Camas and Washougal. Some of the programs funded this year … Continue reading