Summer of 2023 Farmer’s Markets in Clark County – Esther Short year round!
Farmer's Market / Food / Hint

Summer of 2023 Farmer’s Markets in Clark County – Esther Short year round!

Here are the schedules of farmer’s markets in Clark County (southwest Washington, USA) for the 2023 summer season that we know of to date.  All the others are closed for the summer, but, Esther Short remains open year round!  (Check below for more info – RED.) (Please drop us a line if you know about … Continue reading

Summer of 2021 Farmer’s Markets in Clark County, WA  (Salmon Creek moved!)
Farmer's Market / Food / Hint

Summer of 2021 Farmer’s Markets in Clark County, WA (Salmon Creek moved!)

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

HINT #6:  Dry spring weather – might need to water your plants!
Gardening / Hint / Natives / Weather Alert

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

Hint #5 – How big will my plant be at maturity?
Gardening / GettingToKnowClarkCounty / Hint / Naturescaping

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!
Farm Stand / Food / GettingToKnowClarkCounty / Hint / U-pick / upick

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