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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Herbs / Natives / Past Club Events / Plant Sale

Tiny teaser list of plants for the May 14 Plant Sale!

Posted on April 11, 2016 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

The Garden Club members are potting up lots of plants from their homes for the once a year Plant Sale – Saturday, May 14, 9am – 3pm – just for you! Here’s a teaser list of just some of the plants that will be at the sale. (Extensive lists to be published later!) …Hellebores, Violets, … Continue reading →

Favorite Plants / Gardening / Guest Speaker / Monthly Meeting / Past Club Events

April 27 Speaker – Hydrangeas – Lecture & Plants for Sale!

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

It’s a “two-fer” April 27th, 1pm – a lecture and plants for sale at our monthly Garden Club meeting! Our guest speaker will be Kristin Van Hoos from Hydrangeas Plus. Kristin will bring plants to sell, too! “We own and operate a container nursery in the beautiful area of Aurora, OR and have been in … Continue reading →