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 …

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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Events / Flower Arrangements / Fun Projects / Monthly Meeting / Past Club Events

We’re making floral arrangements! Nov 16 @ 1pm!

Posted on November 6, 2016 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

There is no featured speaker for the November general club meeting, instead club members may make floral holiday centerpieces with guidance and tips from Nancy M. Don’t worry – even if flower arranging isn’t your “cup of tea”, other members are happy to help you with yours! (Each year, everyone leaves with something gorgeous!) But, … Continue reading →

Classes / Gardening / Guest Speaker / Identification / Master Gardener / Past Club Events

Oct 26, 1pm “Plant Identification 101” by Julie Carlsen, Master Gardener

Posted on September 29, 2016 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

Updated w. pointers to helpful links and books! Join the Community Garden Club of Camas Washougal October 26 at 1pm for “Plant Identification 101” by Julie Carlsen, Master Gardener. We all have “surprise” plants in our gardens, or see plants in woods, parkland and sometimes in the “unmarked” area of garden sales areas and wonder, … Continue reading →