UPDATE: The Salmon Creek Market has been moved from Kaiser Permanente, Salmon Creek Medical Office, to the SALMON CREEK GRANGE beginning August 24th. Here are the schedules of farmer’s markets in Clark County (southwest Washington, USA) for the 2021 summer season that we know of to date. (Please drop us a line if you know … Continue reading
Category Archives: Hint
HINT #6: Dry spring weather – might need to water your plants!
Weather forecasters are indicating this may be the driest April recorded in the Portland Vancouver metro area in over 100 years. Some plants are VERY thirsty right now after an exceptionally dry winter and spring and few of the heavy, steady rains we usually see. Even some of our native plants could use a “drink”. … Continue reading
Summer of 2019 Farmer’s Markets in Clark County
Here are the schedules of farmer’s markets in Clark County (southwest Washington, USA) for the 2019 summer season that we know of to date. Please drop us a line if you know about others! Camas Farmers Market Wednesdays, June 5th – October 2nd, 2019 3 pm to 7 pm 4th Ave, between Everett and Franklin … Continue reading
Hint #5 – How big will my plant be at maturity?
The plant information tags at nurseries, list the size of trees and shrubs at 10 years old. To insure you allow healthy space in your garden, do further research to find the actual size at maturity. Plants in the Pacific Northwest may grow 15 to 20% larger than other areas! For instance, the Western Sword … Continue reading
HINT #4 – U-Pick farms in our area – what they sell and how to find ’em!
(We’re “recycling” a past hint, ’cause its still a good one every summer!) Did you know there are places in Clark County (and in the surrounding the Portland/Vancouver area) where you can pick your own (also called “U-Pick“) fresh fruits and vegetables at the farm yourself? YES! Some farms offer both U-pick or They-pick produce. … Continue reading
Hint #3: Summer of 2018 Farmer’s Markets in Clark County
Here are the schedules of farmer’s markets in Clark County (southwest Washington, USA) for the 2018 summer season that we know of to date (14 Mar 2018). Please drop us a line if you know about others! Some of them are still looking for vendors! Camas Farmers Market 4th Ave, between Everett and Franklin (downtown … Continue reading
Hint #2: Natural weed killer recipe
Here’s a recipe for safe weed killer one of our members found on a Bee Preservation Flyer. 1 gallon white vinegar 1 cup epsom salt 1 T. dish soap Dissolve the salt thoroughly in the vinegar and add the soap. Funnel into a spray bottle and spray on weeds on a dry sunny day soaking … Continue reading