Please find a pointer to the a set of useful references given out by Cindy Withrow at the February 24, 2016 Garden Club’s presentation on IPM – Integrated Pest Management: IPM_Alternative _handout Also, a review of Cindy Withrow’s presentation is included below, thanks to L.F. for her notes! February 24 Guest Speaker was Cindy Withrow, … Continue reading
Judy Heath will be speaking at the Garden Club’s January 27 General Meeting shortly after 1pm, on the topic of “Rose Care”. Judy has been a member of the American Rose Society for nearly ten years and is also a member of both the Fort Vancouver Rose Society and the Portland Rose Society. She has … Continue reading
Club members created their own floral arrangements at the Novemeber General Club meeting. Members brought various flowers and materials, along with some donated by the club, and created some amazing centerpieces! Thanks go to Karen B. for providing guidance and the many other talented club members who shared their decorating abilities with all. [Photos: Nancy … Continue reading
The Community Garden Club of Camas Washougal is introducing a new Grant Program! These Grants are available to ALL teachers in the Camas and Washougal school districts from Pre-K through 12th grades. Want more info? Want the application form? CLICK HERE: https://gardenclubofcamaswashougal.org/grants/ Continue reading
Back by popular demand – centerpieces for the holidays that you make yourself! During our November General Club Meeting, one of our talented members, Karen B., will be leading us in the creation of Thanksgiving floral centerpieces! Members, please bring: clippers containers – small or large – your choice greens, fillers dried pods, grasses, oats … Continue reading
Ah, its finally cooling off after our long and unusually hot and dry summer. Here are some tips from two of our long time Pacific Northwest garden club members you might find very helpful in your garden. Watering still needed! Be sure to check the moisture content in the soil around the plants growing in … Continue reading
Forget the “ick” factor, these strange looking, slow moving “critters” in your compost bin or compost pile may be doing more work than you realize and they are harmless! “Black Soldier Fly” larvae eat huge amounts of raw material – including veggies, fat, meat, slaughterhouse remnants – and convert it into compost. They are voracious … Continue reading
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