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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Club Events / Monthly Meeting / Open To The Public / Past Club Events

It’s a PICNIC! You’re invited! August 25, 2021, noon, Crown Park.

Posted on August 16, 2021 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

The “Community Garden Club of Camas Washougal” is having a summer picnic and meeting at Crown Park, 15th Ave & Everett St, Camas, WA! There will be plenty of time to visit, meet new folks, get to know the club, join the club, ask questions and sign up for open positions (we still have some … Continue reading →

Free / Garden-Art / Naturescaping / Open To The Public

Art in the Garden – July 11, Sunday, 10am-4pm – 25+ artists – MAP TO ARTISTS!

Posted on July 5, 2021 by camaswashougal • Leave a comment

Its back! The annual “ART IN THE GARDEN” event is happening next Sunday, July 11, 2021 from 10am-4pm! Gardening and art. Free parking and entry! 25+ artists selling their creations all in the lovely venue of the 10 gardens! Map to the artists’ location, below! MORE INFO on this Naturescaping event can be found below: … Continue reading →