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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Past Club Events / Plant Sale

Plant Sale SATURDAY, May 14, 9am-3pm!

Posted on May 13, 2016 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

The plants have arrived! Succulents, Natives, Hostas, Perennials, Shrubs, Trees, Vegetables including Tomatoes & Herbs, and so much MORE! Some of the lowest prices you’ll find in Clark County and one of the very last plant sales this spring! All plants grown by our Garden Club members – so you know these plants will do … Continue reading →

Herbs / Natives / Past Club Events / Plant Sale

Big Plant Sale List – Plants ARRIVING Saturday, May 14, 9am-3pm!

Posted on May 5, 2016 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

Here is the BIG PLANT LIST for the Community Garden Club of Camas Washougal’s 2016 Plant Sale – Saturday, May 14, 9am-3pm. (Per the usual, it is a partial list – more plants will be joining by the 14th!) Location: Basement of Camas United Methodist Church, 706 NE 14th Ave., Camas, WA. For more info: … Continue reading →