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 …

Latest Entries

Natives / Other Garden Events / Other Garden News / Other Plant Sale

CHEAP Native Plant sale Clark Cons District – PREORDER BY Feb 2nd

Posted on January 29, 2015 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

Looking for some bargain prices on Pacific Northwest Native plants? This is THE local sale for bargain prices! Pre-order by Feb 2nd or as long as supplies last from the Clark Conservation District (located in Brush Prairie, WA). Just a few of the many available plants (as of Jan 29) include: Kinnickinnick, Evergreen Huckleberry, Thimbleberry, … Continue reading →

Monthly Meeting / Past Club Events

Jan 28 Club Speakers – Nutrition & Yoga in the Garden

Posted on January 19, 2015 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

Don’t be intimidated by this more advanced “Yoga in the Garden” move! Club members, S.M. & M.N. will be teaching us many easy stretches and moves, too! Member L.H. will discuss nutrition. Just two more ways to enhance your health so you can enjoy gardening even more. Join us at the January monthly general club … Continue reading →