Here’s an “old timey” way to check the moisture in your soil, to see if your plants need more water – the “2nd Finger Joint Test for Moisture”. Thanks go to one of our member’s grandfather, a South Dakota farmer/rancher, born in 1887, who taught her this method when she was a toddler, first learning … Continue reading
Category Archives: Gardening
Summer break until August 26, 2026 – see you then!
The “Community Garden Club of Camas / Washougal” ‘s first meeting for fiscal year 2026-2027 will be Wednesday, August 26, 2026, starting at NOON and it will be a POTLUCK! We are on “summer break” from now, May 28th, through August 26, 2026 – tending our own gardens, going on field trips to other gardens … Continue reading
2025-2026 Fiscal Year Speakers/Events!
Our last meeting for fiscal year 2025-2026 will be Wednesday, May 27th, starting at 1pm and it will be a POTLUCK! The meeting takes place in the Ballroom of the Camas Community Center, 1718 SE 7th Ave., Camas, WA 98607. (Our next meeting, after the May 27 one, will not be until Wednesday, August 26th … Continue reading
March 25, 2026, “Wetlands & Water Quality”, Gwen Davis & Pat Watkin
The 7th club meeting this fiscal year is March 25th, 2026. All are invited to “Wetlands & Water Quality” by Gwen Davis and Pat Watkin, Master Gardeners. They will present wetlands restoration, water quality, and how our own gardening practices influence our watersheds. The club meeting runs from 1-3pm. Speakers’ presentations generally start a bit after … Continue reading
Portland Nursery has great FREE CLASSES coming up!
Portland Nursery has some wonderful FREE CLASSES coming up at two different store locations – Division and Stark Streets. Preregistration is required and some classes have already filled up. Check their ON LINE INFO to PRE-REGISTER at LINK: https://www.portlandnursery.com/ CLICK “This month” -> “Garden Classes” [Photo: Portland Nursery] Continue reading
“Starting Seeds” Feb 25 by Kathy Fruth & Colene Koehler, Master Gardeners
The 6th club meeting this fiscal year is February 25th, 2026! All are invited to “Starting Seeds” by Kathy Fruth and Colene Koehler, with the Master Gardeners Program. They will demonstrate the best way to start seeds. They will do a live demonstration including seed trays, pots, seeds and soil. The club meeting runs from 1-3pm. … Continue reading
Garden Club Announces 2026 Grant Recipients!
The Community Garden Club of Camas / Washougal is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Community Grant Program, awarding a total of $3,500 through eight grants to local schools and community organizations. These grants support gardening, environmental education, and hands-on learning projects that enrich the lives of students and community members throughout Camas … Continue reading