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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Monthly Meeting / Past Club Events

May 28th 1pm, Club Meeting

Posted on May 19, 2014 by camaswashougal

See you August 27th! This is our last club meeting until August 27th! We’ll be announcing the winners of the two high school scholarships & having some fun with hats – bring your own designed hat! We’ll be reviewing the plant sale & welcoming the incoming board members, so come join us. 🙂 Continue reading →

Other Events / Other Plant Sale

Potted perennials still available @ Naturescapers

Posted on May 12, 2014 by camaswashougal

Naturscapers have sold all leftover fruit trees & conifers. There are till some potted perennials available for $1-5 (prices as marked). Located at the Wildlife Botanical Gardens at 11000 NE 149th St., Brush Prairie, WA. near the central shed inside the gardens. Just bring cash or checks and pay for plants by dropping your check … Continue reading →