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
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
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
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
The “Community Garden Club of Camas Washougal’s” November meeting is ONE WEEK EARLY, Nov 20th, starting at 1pm, to avoid conflict with the Thanksgiving holiday. We will be making floral arrangements for the holidays! It will be fun! (There is NO SPEAKER for this meeting.) Following light snacks and a short business meeting, our talented … Continue reading
Did you know that the Clark Conservation District (of Clark County, Washington, USA) has a MANURE EXCHANGE? Yes, indeed! You can “share” and “receive” FREE manure via the exchange! Not only will you improve your soil and crops by adding composted, aged manure, but, those who have excess, have a free way to get rid … Continue reading
Our October 23 speaker is Melissa Brown and the topic is “Sustainable Landscaping”. “When your plants are happy and healthy your home landscape can thrive without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers as well as keep weeds at bay.” Melissa Brown, a Master Gardener volunteer from WSU Extension Clark County, will share approaches to maximize success of … Continue reading
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