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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Fun Projects / Pests / Recipes

Home Made Weed Killer

Posted on July 28, 2014 by camaswashougal • 1 Comment

“Home Made Weed Killer Spray” from Marian Neumann. 1 gallon vinegar, 2 cups Epsom salts & 1/4 cup Dawn liquid detergent. Mix in a sprayer. “I have had the best luck soaking the entire weed, every leaf, on a hot sunny day. Some weeds needed a second application. This does not work like Round up … Continue reading →

Events / Food / Other Events / Other Garden Events / Places To Go

More fun things TO DO in July & August

Posted on July 24, 2014 by camaswashougal • 1 Comment

July 26: 9:30am-3pm. Botany Bay Farm harvest celebration tour. More details: http://www.botanybayfarm.com/events.html 10am-noon. Shorty’s Garden & Home: Learn how to pickle fruits & vegetables. More details: http://www.shortysgardenandhome.com/?cid=998 July 27: noon – 2pm. Cloud Nine Farm Tour. Part of WSU Clark County Extension’s Small Acreage program tours. $10 to register: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/752897 or call 397-6060 x 0. Aug … Continue reading →