The “Community Garden Club of Camas Washougal” is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2018-19 Philanthropic Grants: Helen Baller Elementary School, Camas School District, “Pollinator Garden”. The school will be expanding their already existing gardens to include a specialty garden designed to attract pollinators – bees, butterflies, and birds! It is still a little … Continue reading
Have fun at the 21st Annual Camas Plant & Garden Fair held in beautiful, historic downtown Camas on Saturday, May 12, 2018, 9 AM to 4 PM! Here’s just some of what you’ll find: Plants, herbs, hanging baskets Tools, iron works Wind chimes, art Kid zone Gardening experts Food vendors AND MORE! Want more info? Website: http://cwplantfair.org/ and … Continue reading
From one of our club members: “I just read a wonderful book about gardening for yourself AND wildlife, both flora and fauna, called ‘The Humane Gardener, nurturing a backyard habitat for wildlife’ by Nancy Lawson. If you haven’t (or even if you have) tried to make your garden wildlife friendly, it is a great introduction … Continue reading
For ORGANIC GARDENERS out there, or gardeners even CONTEMPLATING going organic, or maybe those only THINKING about trying gardening, this is the magazine issue you need to pick up – “Special Collector’s Issue: Organic Gardening”. Celebrating their 73rd year, this issue is a wonderful collection of great articles that are still relevant today! They will … Continue reading
Here are some gardening resources you might wish to explore during these winter days. These were suggested by the Naturescapers, in their latest Winter 2015 newsletter. They maintain the “Wildlife Botanical Gardens” in Brush Prairie, WA. 1) “Bringing Nature Home” by Douglas W. Tallamy. Guide on how to make your yard and garden, no matter … Continue reading
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
One of our members, S.P., suggested club members might enjoy two books during the “share” time of our August general club meeting. “Pacific Northwest Foraging” by Douglas Deur. Plants specific to the USA Pacific NW area explored in great detail. “Coffee for Roses” by C.L. Fornari. Misleading facts about backyard gardening are debunked. Both books … Continue reading
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