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 …
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 …
There are invasive worms to keep an eye out in your garden. They degrade the soil and the hammer head worms even eat our native worms. (1) the “jumping worm” (because of its unique movements) and (2) the “hammer head worm” which has a “hammer like” head. Both easily spread from infested gardens, plants and pots! If you find …
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) Fridays 2-7pm & Saturdays 9am-2pm (starting March 27) 15 …
The Community Garden Club of Camas / Washougal is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Community Grant Program, awarding a total of $3,500 through eight grants to local schools and community organizations. These grants support gardening, environmental education, and hands-on learning projects that enrich the lives of students and community members throughout Camas …
Lithium battery powered garden tools are a nice option instead of some hand tools for certain jobs. They can speed up your work and reduce fatigue. Two types of tools are discussed in this article – an electric pruner (left image) instead of hand-held pruners and loppers – and – an electric mini “chain saw” …
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 …
Our annual PLANT SALE is Saturday, May 16, 9am-2pm in the Zion Lutheran Church’s “A” frame annex building in downtown Camas, across from the Safeway on the corner of 3rd & Garfield — 824 NE 4th Avenue, Camas. First Saturday AFTER Mother’s Day! We have indoor shopping and off street parking in the church’s parking … Continue reading
Do you want to jumpstart your knowledge of composting, recycling, green cleaning and sustainable lifestyle habits? The Clark County Composter Recycler program is offering free, in-person spring workshops. 🌱 Learn more and pre-register here: https://clarkcountycomposts.org/workshops WEBSITE: https://clarkcountycomposts.org and FACEBOOK page: https://www.facebook.com/ComposterRecyclerProgram [Image: ClarkCountyComposts.org] This is not a Garden Cub event, but, we are happy to … Continue reading
The 7th club meeting this fiscal year is March 25th, 2026. All are invited to “Wetlands & Water Quality” by Gwen Davis and Pat Watkin, Master Gardeners. They will present wetlands restoration, water quality, and how our own gardening practices influence our watersheds. The club meeting runs from 1-3pm. Speakers’ presentations generally start a bit after … Continue reading
Portland Nursery has some wonderful FREE CLASSES coming up at two different store locations – Division and Stark Streets. Preregistration is required and some classes have already filled up. Check their ON LINE INFO to PRE-REGISTER at LINK: https://www.portlandnursery.com/ CLICK “This month” -> “Garden Classes” [Photo: Portland Nursery] Continue reading
The 6th club meeting this fiscal year is February 25th, 2026! All are invited to “Starting Seeds” by Kathy Fruth and Colene Koehler, with the Master Gardeners Program. They will demonstrate the best way to start seeds. They will do a live demonstration including seed trays, pots, seeds and soil. The club meeting runs from 1-3pm. … Continue reading
Come join the “Community Garden Club of Camas/Washougal” for a wide ranging presentation on “The Legacy of Gardening” by Diana Hogg on January 28th, 1pm-ish, at the Community Center of Camas, 1718 SE 7th Ave, Camas, WA in the “ballroom”. Diana has grown gardens in many states with different growing zones: Michigan(5b), Georgia(8a), Maine (5b &4a), Utah … Continue reading
Carnivorous “Pitcher Plants” can be grown here! One of our longstanding garden club members told us about a marvelous website on CARNIVOROUS PLANTS where she learned so very much about her “first” pitcher plants! Check it out, if you are thinking about growing some of these fascinating plants, or just interested in them! One of … Continue reading
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