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 / Club Events / Open To The Public / Past Club Events / Speakers

2024-25 Speakers – Updated October 28, 2024

Posted on September 27, 2024 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

Our third meeting for fiscal year 2024-25 is October 23, starting at 1pm with guest speaker Melissa Brown, Master Gardeners, on “Sustainable Landscaping“. You may join our club at any of our public meetings. $12/yr OR at the Plant Sale. (NOTE: this fiscal year’s dues are due in August or when you join!) Application form … Continue reading →

Iris / Other Plant Sale / Perennials

Greater Portland Iris Society Annual Beardless Plant Sale – Sep 21-22, 9am-4pm!

Posted on September 5, 2024 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

Mark your calendars! Join the “Greater Portland Iris Society” for their beardless Iris plant sale featuring: Siberian, Japanese, Spuria, and many other Species Irises for the garden. There is an iris for all aspects of the garden from wet-to-dry, and sun-to-shade. Many have very handsome grass-like foliage during the summer months (some are even evergreen during … Continue reading →