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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Books / Natives / Wildlife

Gardening with wildlife in mind…

Posted on January 4, 2015 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

Here are some gardening resources you might wish to explore during these winter days. These were suggested by the Naturescapers, in their latest Winter 2015 newsletter. They maintain the “Wildlife Botanical Gardens” in Brush Prairie, WA. 1) “Bringing Nature Home” by Douglas W. Tallamy. Guide on how to make your yard and garden, no matter … Continue reading →

Fun Projects / Past Club Events / Wreaths

Some of the lovely Wreaths made by club members

Posted on December 18, 2014 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

Club members met at the Scout Hall earlier in December to make wreaths for themselves, friends and family. They used the club’s wreath making tool, forms, and materials gathered from forest, field, garden and stores. 🙂 Here are just a few pictures of their lovely creations! [Photos by the members.] Continue reading →