Different gardening-related “stuff” in February & March – some free, some $$
Classes / Gardening / Master Gardener / Other Garden Events / Pollinators / Pruning / Video

Different gardening-related “stuff” in February & March – some free, some $$

All sorts of garden-related stuff (and more) coming up in February and March – shared out by ERIKA JOHNSON,  Clark County Master Gardener Program Coordinator!   Some are free, some cost $$, some require pre-registration, some are on-line. Minimizing Health Risks in the Garden – a Great Read on Watching for Potential Hidden Risks for Gardeners … Continue reading

Feb 26, 2025 1pm-ish – “The Resilient Yard” by Karen Palmer, Master Gardener
Climate Change / Club Events / Gardening / Master Gardener / Monthly Meeting / Speakers

Feb 26, 2025 1pm-ish – “The Resilient Yard” by Karen Palmer, Master Gardener

Join us February 26, 2025, 1pm-ish, when our speaker, Karen Palmer, a local Clark County Master Gardener for the past 25 years, will teach you “The Resilient Yard: how to mitigate the effects of climate change in your own yard”. This presentation is for homeowners who want to know what simple steps they can take … Continue reading

We’re proud to announce the 2024-2025 Garden Club Grant Recipients!
Gardening / Grants / Philanthropy / Public Service / Raised Beds / Schools

We’re proud to announce the 2024-2025 Garden Club Grant Recipients!

The Community Garden Club of Camas/Washougal (CGCCW) is proud to announce the recipients for Garden Grants for the 2024/2025 year. The CGCCW has a long-standing annual grant program for the Camas and Washougal communities. The mission of the grant program is to inspire responsible stewardship of the environment, stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening … Continue reading

Big LEAF REMOVAL happened at downtown Camas Post Office January 27, 2025!
Beautification / Community Service / Daffodil / Leaf Removal

Big LEAF REMOVAL happened at downtown Camas Post Office January 27, 2025!

About a dozen of our hearty “Community Garden Club of Camas/Washougal” members, and some spouses, showed up on sunny and cold Monday, Jan 27, 2025, afternoon, and removed four, stomped down, pickup TRUCK loads of Sycamore leaves from the downtown Camas Post Office grounds. It was a lovely day for raking and enjoying the outdoors. … Continue reading

Daffodils popping up at downtown Camas Post Office grounds – 17Jan2025
Beautification / Daffodil / Flowers

Daffodils popping up at downtown Camas Post Office grounds – 17Jan2025

The daffodils the Community Garden Club of Camas/Washougal members planted along the east side of the downtown Camas Post Office have sprung up! This another of the club’s “beautification programs” in the area, which has included pruning and shaping of the 70+ year old rhododendrons, re-seeding lawns, and weed and, helping out remove some of … Continue reading

UPDATE:  SEEDS for Altadena Library, CA free “SEED LIBRARY” – So. Cal. natives preferred
Altadena CA FREE Seed Library / Donate / Seed Library / Seeds

UPDATE: SEEDS for Altadena Library, CA free “SEED LIBRARY” – So. Cal. natives preferred

The Altadena, California library is asking for seed packets of Southern California native plants and/or garden seeds for their free “SEED LIBRARY”.  (UPDATE: See below for the company the garden club contacted and specific seed sent to Altadena library.) Native plant seeds are preferred for native plant restoration for the native animals.  But, both seed … Continue reading

“Composting to Improve Your Soil & Plants” by Joan on Jan 22, 2025 @1pm
Club Events / Composting / Gardening / Monthly Meeting / Speakers

“Composting to Improve Your Soil & Plants” by Joan on Jan 22, 2025 @1pm

Join us January 22, 2025, 1pm, when our speaker, Joan, a local Master Gardener, will teach you the science of how and why compost works, and the amazing process of how it improves your soil and feeds your plants!   Joan will address the practical aspects of fitting a suitable composter into your available space … Continue reading