We have some sad news to report about one of the other longstanding garden clubs in the Clark County (WA state) area – they have disbanded their club. Established in 1948, the Battle Ground Garden Club has provided education and services to the Battle Ground, WA community for many years. But, even in the act … Continue reading
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November club meeting Nov 19th – DIY Holiday Arrangements
Bring your decorative materials from home & garden to participate in a fun “Do It Yourself” Holiday Arrangements activity for our November meeting! The talented Karen B. will lead a fun “class” on how to create arrangements that can grace your home for the fall/winter holiday season. Members are encouraged to bring container(s) for their … Continue reading
Field Trip to Bob’s Red Mill Factory – second week of November
Our next outing is a bit outside the gardening box, but we won’t have to stand in the rain if the weather is inclement and it should be very interesting! Our destination will be Bob’s Red Mill factory and store where we’ll have a tour, be able to do some shopping and have lunch in … Continue reading
Cornell Formula – Baking Soda based plant spray
The Cornell Formula – baking soda based plant spray. Garden member L.M. shared this “spray-on plant disease preventative and fighter” formula developed at Cornell University. (There are many variations on this mix, but, this version has worked well for L.M. for 20+ years in her Pacific NorthWest gardens.)To 1 gallon of water, add & mix:1 … Continue reading
Pumpkin Trifle Dessert Recipe
One of our members brought this wonderful dessert to our October General Club Meeting. The recipe was given to her by a friend, and now, she is sharing it to us after popular demand. 🙂 (By the way, we decided not to post a picture of the one we actually ate because by the time … Continue reading
Musings in the Night – Poem
For gardeners, everywhere. Continue reading
Wild Plants – Two recommended books & web site
At our September monthly garden club meeting, Pixie LaPlante spoke about edible, yet often ignored plants. She brought along samples of a variety of plants that we all “see” in our gardens, but often dismiss as “weeds”, when in fact, many of them are edible and highly nutritious! She also points out you should be … Continue reading