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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Friend Or Foe? / Pests

What is it?

Posted on March 23, 2016 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

One of our members’ grandson, Bryce, spotted this interesting “thing” on a plant while at WSU (Washington State University). Do YOU know what it is? Hint: its something you probably will be excited to find in YOUR garden! Scroll down to read what it is…. . . . Praying Mantis Egg Sack! Thanks to Bryce … Continue reading →

Community Service / Fun-for-kids / Grants / Philanthropy

Camas and Washougal District 2015-2016 Grant Recipients Announced!

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

This year, the Garden Club began a new grant program available to all teachers and staff within the Camas and Washougal school districts. The grant program’s purpose is to promote knowledge and love of gardening as well as to encourage responsible stewardship of the environment among students. Gayle Cooper, teacher at Skyridge Middle School. The … Continue reading →