Birds / Hummingbirds / Speakers

Jeff Wittler speaks about Hummingbirds Sep 23, 2026!

Posted on August 26, 2026 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

Jeff Wittler is our guest speaker on September 23, 2026. His topic is Hummingbirds! More info coming soon!

Fun-for-kids / Gardening / Growing / Questions/Answers / Soil / Tidbits / Tips / Watering

2nd Finger Joint Test for Moisture (in Soil)

Posted on May 29, 2026 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

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 …

Club Events / Events / Gardening / Monthly Meeting / Potluck

Summer break until August 26, 2026 – see you then!

Posted on May 28, 2026 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

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 …

Farmer's Market / Food

Farmer’s Markets in SW Washington, USA – 2026

Posted on February 27, 2026 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

Here are the schedules of farmer’s markets in southwest Washington, USA for the Winter through Summer of 2026. (Please drop us a line if you know about others or find a mistake – is La Center still having a Farmer’s Market?) Battle Ground Farmer’s Market (Indoors) Saturdays 10am-2pm (through Nov 21st) 15 NE Grace Avenue …

Deer / Hint / Pests / Recipes / Repellent

That time of year – Deer Repellent Recipe – eggs & water! (Apply to dry plants)

Posted on August 1, 2014 by camaswashougal • 3 Comments

Deer find raw eggs on plants disgusting and a scientific study backs it up! 6 eggs & one gallon of water working effectively as a deer repellent for several Garden Club members who’ve tried it! A study at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, in 2001, titled “Comparison of Commercial Deer Repellents”, showed that two commercial …

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Club Events / Gardening / Master Gardener / Monthly Meeting / Open To The Public / Past Club Events / Seed Starting

“Starting Seeds” Feb 25 by Kathy Fruth & Colene Koehler, Master Gardeners

Posted on February 15, 2026 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

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 →

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Garden Club Announces 2026 Grant Recipients!

Posted on January 15, 2026 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

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 →