Douglas W. Tallamy, an eminent professor in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware, explains how adding native plants in our yards can bring back nature. He explains the connections between plants, insects and the creatures that thrive upon them create strong interconnected ecosystems. By landscaping with native plants in …
The Fort Vancouver Regional Library (FVRL) in Washougal has a SEED LIBRARY with FREE seeds! You can borrow seeds (permanently). Below is the current list of seeds available, and a “sneak” look at just some of the additional seeds coming soon. (Lots more yet!) Due to COVID, you can’t actually go inside the library to …
There is a new invasive bug to keep an eye out for in your yard and garden – YELLOW SPOTTED STINK BUG. If you see one, take a picture and please submit a report to: invasives.wa.gov For more info: https://invasivespecies.wa.gov/ [Image: invasivespecies.wa.gov]
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Some of the 5000+ daffodils the Community Garden Club of Camas Washougal planted at the Washougal Waterfront Park are starting to pop up! Only tiny green tips up so far, and they will probably “stall out” if/when we get some more cool weather, but, hey, worth a trip just to see between the rain showers! …
The “Community Garden Club of Camas Washougal” hopes to be able to hold our annual Plant Sale May 15, 2021 and resume regular general meetings June 23, 2021. Of course, due to COVID-19 virus, these plans could change, but, we will try to keep you updated! We will be paying close attention to local, state …
The “Community Garden Club of Camas Washougal” did not have a Plant Sale May 2020. 😦 But, we wish to thank “One Earth Botanical” for their generous donation of 10% of their sales over 2 weekends to the Garden Club! Thank you all those who patronize One Earth Botanical, too. 🙂 We hope we’ll be …
An absolutely FREE guide on preserving, canning, drying, smoking, fermenting, pickling, making jam/jelly and freezing most anything you might like to eat may be found here: https://nchfp.uga.edu/ Brought to you by the USDA and (your local) State Research, Education and Extension services, it is a wonderful resource to find ways to preserve foods from your …
Be sure to check out the “Master Gardener Foundation of Clark County” ‘s Facebook page and Website for upcoming events! They are currently offering “Zoom” application virtual classes online. See their website to register and for more info about specific classes. (You will need the “Zoom” application installed on your device or computer to attend …
Oh my! Here are even MORE local nurseries right here in Clark County, that are OPEN FOR BUSINESS and eager to help you with your yard and garden needs! (Thank you to the many folks who told us about even more local nurseries!) Be sure you check each store for their hours and if you …
We are lucky to have many local nurseries, some big, some small, some in between, right here in Clark County, that are OPEN FOR BUSINESS! Here is just a small list of some of the nurseries eager to help you with your yard and garden needs! Be sure you check each store for their hours …
You can take free online classes about composting brought to you by your local “Master Composter Recyclers” here in Clark County, WA! (Re-posted from “Master Composter Recycler Program” Facebook page.) Did you miss out on one of our recent FREE composting webinars? Watch them here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/16d–aZNKY6GVG1ysAK1ARHrmyBN41kqS?usp=sharing. You’re also not too late to register for upcoming …
Free spring/fall/winter planting guides can be found on Territorial Seeds website! So cool. Located in Cottage Grove, OR, Territorial does mail order seeds and plants. Check their website for what is in stock. They were swamped with tremendous amounts of orders they received from all over the USA and had to halt accepting new orders …
Did you know that the “Washington State University Clark County Master Gardeners” have an ANSWER CLINIC? You can contact them online or by phone with your gardening questions! ‘If you’re spending more time in your yard you might have questions about what you’re finding there: “What’s this bug? Is it bad?” “How do I get …
6 eggs & one gallon of water working effectively as a deer repellent for several Garden Club members who’ve tried it! UPDATE: a study at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, in 2001, titled “Comparison of Commercial Deer Repellents”, showed that two commercial products, that were effective at reducing deer predation, included “putrescent whole egg solids“. …
There is NO “Community Garden Club of Camas Washougal” meeting during the month of December. November 20th, 1-3pm, is the last club meeting for the 2019 year, with Karen B. guiding members to create “Floral Arrangements by YOU!” January 22nd, 1-3pm, with speaker Julie Carlsen, “Plant Identificaton” will be our first meeting of 2020. Hope … Continue reading
The “Community Garden Club of Camas Washougal’s” November meeting is ONE WEEK EARLY Nov 20th, starting at 1pm, to avoid conflict with Thanksgiving. Following light snacks and a short business meeting, members make their own individual floral arrangements using materials from their own yards and gardens (and each others!) to take home afterwards. Member Karen … Continue reading
Weather forecasters are indicating this may be the driest April recorded in the Portland Vancouver metro area in over 100 years. Some plants are VERY thirsty right now after an exceptionally dry winter and spring and few of the heavy, steady rains we usually see. Even some of our native plants could use a “drink”. … Continue reading
Pete DuBois, our speaker for October 23, will talk about composting—what to put in it, how to maintain it, and how to use it. Pete currently serves as a Senior Environmental Outreach Specialist, leading the Master Composter Recycler (MCR) Program in Clark County. At home Pete tends two compost piles, a leaf mold pile and … Continue reading
Join us at our Garden Club’s September general meeting to hear our first speaker for the 2019-20 season talk to us about propagation of plants — how to make many out of a few! Stephen Murphy grew up in Battleground, WA, but in 1997 moved to Skagit Valley (north of Seattle) to study horticulture. He … Continue reading
Here are the schedules of farmer’s markets in Clark County (southwest Washington, USA) for the 2019 summer season that we know of to date. Please drop us a line if you know about others! Camas Farmers Market Wednesdays, June 5th – October 2nd, 2019 3 pm to 7 pm 4th Ave, between Everett and Franklin … Continue reading
Spend Sunday in the “Wildlife Botanical Gardens” enjoying 20+ artists and their “wares” displayed throughout the 10 different themed gardens across 2 1/2 acres. It is the annual “Art in the Garden” event! When: July 14, Sunday, 10am-4pm. Where: 11000 NE 149th St , Brush Prairie, Washington. (North of Vancouver) Live music, local artist booths, … Continue reading
