NatureScaping will host a presentation "Soils are the Secret" at the CASEE Center from 10 a.m. to noon June 15. Soil is vital—it is the foundation to landscapes and gardens. It supports ecosystem services and provides a home for many creatures. Harmful chemicals, such as herbicides, fungicides, and pesticides, can harm soil bacteria and fungi […]
Retired WSU Extension Food Safety Emeritus faculty member Sandy Brown will teach a free, five-session series about food preservation. Students will learn about equipment needs, why methods need to be followed accurately, canning fruits, tomatoes, pickles, jams or jellies and pressure canning vegetables and meats. Classes take place at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in […]
Two Rivers Heritage Museum, 1 Durgan St., Washougal, will offer plant sales from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18 and June 23. Plants for sale include locally grown creeping bell flowers, Solomon’s seal, forsythia, red hellebores, violets, hosta lilies, pink and white peonies, wildflowers and other native plants, including a limited number of Camas […]
Clark County Green Neighbors is offering the free, self-guided Natural Garden Tour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 23, showcasing some of the most vibrant and exquisite natural gardens in Clark County. These gardens thrive without synthetic chemicals with natural features and innovative gardening techniques. Visit clarkgreenneighbors.org/natural-garden-tour for details and a map.
Join City of Vancouver Urban Forestry staff at noon on June 25 for a walking tour to learn more about the tree species along Officers Row. Historic Trust staff will also share information about the architecture of the late 19th century Army residences and the people who lived in them. Meet at the O.O. Howard […]
The WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program is offering a driving tour of regional gardens from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 26. The tour includes Rogerson Clematis Garden at Lusher Farm in West Linn, Ore. Participants will tour of the gardens and greenhouse, explore the farm and purchase plants. Lunch is a Dub's Tavern in […]
Retired WSU Extension Food Safety Emeritus faculty member Sandy Brown will teach a free, five-session series about food preservation. Students will learn about equipment needs, why methods need to be followed accurately, canning fruits, tomatoes, pickles, jams or jellies and pressure canning vegetables and meats. Classes take place at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in […]
Clark County's Small Acreage Program will offer a biochar burn demonstration and small acreage woodland tour led by Steve Thalberg. See a Ring of Fire Biochar Kiln, ideal for making biochar with small-diameter wood. Biochar is a type of charcoal that is burned at a specific temperature range and with limited oxygen. The burn begins […]
Behind the Shoji summer marketplace returns to Portland Japanese Garden from June 29 to Sept. 2 during garden hours. The market features hard-to-find Japanese wares that you probably wouldn’t find short of a trip to Japan itself. Among the items available for sale are temari (thread-wrapped handballs) and incense holders, jewelry and glass vases with […]
The Fort Vancouver Rose Society will hold its 69th Annual Rose Show, "Spotlight on Roses," from 1 to 4 p.m. June 29 in the large gymnasium at the First Evangelical Church, 4120 N.E. St. Johns Road, Vancouver. This event is free and open to the public. Attendees will find juried exhibits of Northwest-grown roses including […]
Behind the Shoji summer marketplace returns to Portland Japanese Garden from June 29 to Sept. 2 during garden hours. The market features hard-to-find Japanese wares that you probably wouldn’t find short of a trip to Japan itself. Among the items available for sale are temari (thread-wrapped handballs) and incense holders, jewelry and glass vases with […]
Garden Delights Herb Farm will offer a presentation at the Camas Public Library from 6:30 to 7:30 July 10 about a few common (and several not-so-common) herbs. Samples will be available to touch, smell and taste. Bring herb questions for the question-and-answer session. For more information, visit CamasPL.org/HERBS.
WSU Clark County Extension Master Gardeners will offer hands-on training on tomato pruning workshop from 9 to 11:30 a.m. July 13 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St. in Hazel Dell. Students will learn which types of tomato plants need pruning and will provide instruction on when and how to prune. The […]
The Second Saturday work party at the Jane Weber Arboretum will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on July 13. This month's event will focus on clearing the trails. Social time follows with refreshments served.
Behind the Shoji summer marketplace returns to Portland Japanese Garden from June 29 to Sept. 2 during garden hours. The market features hard-to-find Japanese wares that you probably wouldn’t find short of a trip to Japan itself. Among the items available for sale are temari (thread-wrapped handballs) and incense holders, jewelry and glass vases with […]
Come to the Vancouver Community Library’s Columbia Room from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. July 13 to learn about native bees. Learn about types of native bees, their roles in ecosystems and their behaviors and habitats. The course will cover how to identify common native bees, the challenges they face and practical steps to support their […]
NatureScaping will host Art in the Garden at the CASEE Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 14. Admission is free and the event is open to everyone. Attendees can explore local artisan booths, enjoy live music, enter a raffle drawing benefitting the gardens, watch spinning demonstrations, see a composting and recycling demonstration and […]
The Camas Public Library will host the class "Houseplants 101" from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. July 15. Join the WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program for an introductory workshop on houseplants. Whether you already have several or have not yet started collecting houseplants, this workshop will equip you with the basics of houseplant care. […]
WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners will offer two hands-on workshops about growing garlic from 9 to 11 a.m. July 17 and 20 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel Dell. Topics will include choosing which type to grow (hard neck or soft neck) and when to plant, as well as tips for fertilizing […]
Founder's Coffee is hosting a craft and artisan market from noon to 8 p.m. July 19 and 20, in conjunction with Battle Ground Harvest Days. The market features handmade wood products, jewelry, farm produce, honey, flowers, decor, crafts, quilts, candles, essential oils and vintage clothes. Founder's Coffee will be open, selling espresso, matcha and agua […]
