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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Flower Arrangements / Past Club Events / Plant Sale

Succulents, Sedums & Flower Baskets – Plant Sale – May 14, Sat

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

Succulents, Sedums and Flower Baskets! Here are some pix of only a few of the plants and containers we’ll be selling this year. This lovely “Succulent & Sedum” Wall Hanging is one of our raffle prizes this year! Or do you prefer to design your own succulent & sedum pot? We’ll have a great selection … Continue reading →

Favorite Plants / Gardening / Past Club Events / Plant Sale

Tomato List Preview – PLANT SALE Saturday, May 14, 9am-3pm

Posted on April 28, 2016 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

To get your mouth watering, here is a sneak peek of just some of the TOMATOES we’ll be having at our ANNUAL PLANT SALE, Saturday, May 14 from 9am-3pm! TOMATOES: Cherry & Grape: Jelly Bean – G Sun Gold – C Sun Sugar – C Super Sweet 100 – C Good in Containers: Early Salad … Continue reading →