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 …

Club Events / Events / Gardening / Monthly Meeting / Potluck

Summer break until August 26, 2026 – see you then!

Posted on May 28, 2026 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

The “Community Garden Club of Camas / Washougal” ‘s first meeting for fiscal year 2026-2027 will be Wednesday, August 26, 2026, starting at NOON and it will be a POTLUCK! We are on “summer break” from now, May 28th, through August 26, 2026 – tending our own gardens, going on field trips to other gardens …

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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Classes / Gardening / Master Gardener / Other Garden Events / Pollinators / Pruning / Video

Different gardening-related “stuff” in February & March – some free, some $$

Posted on February 10, 2025 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

All sorts of garden-related stuff (and more) coming up in February and March – shared out by ERIKA JOHNSON, Clark County Master Gardener Program Coordinator! Some are free, some cost $$, some require pre-registration, some are on-line. Minimizing Health Risks in the Garden – a Great Read on Watching for Potential Hidden Risks for Gardeners … Continue reading →

Climate Change / Club Events / Gardening / Master Gardener / Monthly Meeting / Speakers

Feb 26, 2025 1pm-ish – “The Resilient Yard” by Karen Palmer, Master Gardener

Posted on February 10, 2025 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

Join us February 26, 2025, 1pm-ish, when our speaker, Karen Palmer, a local Clark County Master Gardener for the past 25 years, will teach you “The Resilient Yard: how to mitigate the effects of climate change in your own yard”. This presentation is for homeowners who want to know what simple steps they can take … Continue reading →