The Clark Conservation District Native Plant Sale is now through Jan. 24, featuring online orders of affordable native plants with in-person pick-up from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Center for Agriculture, Science and Environmental Education at 11104 N.E. 149th St., Brush Prairie. Learn more at clarkcd.org/native-plant-sale. See the complete catalog of […]
Washington State University Clark County Extension Master Gardener Program will offer a blueberry pruning workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 21 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, at the intersection of Northeast 78th Street and Northeast 19th Court in Hazel Dell. Students will get hands-on experience in pruning. The work site requires a five- […]
The next Fort Vancouver Rose Society general membership meeting is 7 p.m. Feb. 6 in the Parish Hall of St. Luke's-San Lucas Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The event will feature hands-on opportunities to practice spring pruning. Watch demonstrations by Consulting Rosarians as they spring prune (high and low) and "show prune" […]
Monica Maggio of the Master Gardener Program will host a Fruit Tree Pruning Series on Feb. 7 and 8. Timely pruning can improve the shape, strength and fruit set of your trees, and help reduce pest and disease pressure. Part One is a Zoom lecture, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Feb. 7, that will cover general […]
WSU Clark County Extension Master Gardener Anne Bulger will prepare students to host non-aggressive, native mason bees with information about their lifecycle and habitat. Attendees will also learn about mid-late season native leafcutter bees. One participant will win a fully furnished mason bee house and nesting tubes. This in-person workshop is 10 to 11:30 a.m. […]
NatureScaping Wildlife Botanical Gardens will host "Mushroom Hunting for Beginners" from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 15. Naturalist Rebecca Lexa will share her expertise in mushroom foraging. Attendees will learn about local edible mushrooms and where to find them, emphasizing skills and tools needed for accurate identification of wild mushrooms, particularly how to tell which […]
Washington State University Clark County Extension Master Gardener Program will offer a blueberry pruning workshop from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 21 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm, at the intersection of Northeast 78th Street and Northeast 19th Court in Hazel Dell. Students will get hands-on experience in pruning. The work site requires a five- […]
The WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program will host a Pollinator Posse workshop from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Camas Public Library, 625 N.E. Fourth Ave., Camas. Bees and other pollinators play an essential role in producing fruit, vegetables, coffee, chocolate, beer and wine. Attendees will learn how to provide food, […]
WSU Clark County Extension Master Gardener Anne Bulger will prepare people to host non-aggressive, native mason bees with information about their lifecycle and habitat in a Zoom workshop, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25. Participants will also learn about mid-late season native leafcutter bees. Registration is required at wsu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIod-2uqjkvH9RTDzvgjAmIJNk7eaABQghV. For more details, call 564-397-5738 or […]
WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardeners for will host a workshop about young grapevine pruning and propagation. Participants may take cuttings home. The first part of the workshop is watching a short video online. The second part is in person from 10 a.m. to noon March 1 at the 78th Street Heritage Farm in Hazel […]
The next Fort Vancouver Rose Society's Annual Rose Auction is 7 p.m. March 6 in the Parish Hall of St. Luke's-San Lucas Episcopal Church, 426 E. Fourth Plain Blvd., Vancouver. The event will feature bidding on roses to plant in your garden. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Monthly meetings (first Thursdays February-June and September-December) are […]
The Watershed Alliance will host an English ivy pull at Marine Park, 4501 S.E. Columbia Way, from 9 a.m. to noon March 8. Attendees are asked to please wear long pants, closed-toed shoes, and dress for the weather, as well as bring their own snacks and water. Please Note: This event is more physically demanding […]
The next Second Saturday work party at the Jane Weber Evergreen Arboretum is 10 a.m. to noon March 8. Volunteers will enjoy the blooming daffodils and early signs of spring as they clean up from wind storms and get the flower beds ready for the season. Refreshments will be provided. Learn more at ejaneweberarboretum.org.
Camas Plant and Gift and Camas Cheese Co. will host "Nourish and Flourish" from 6:30 to 8 p.m. March 8 at 417 N.E. Birch St., Camas. Attendees will create small succulent gardens while enjoying mocktails and a curated selection of cheeses. Tickets are $70 at www.camasplantngift.com.
Vancouver Bee Project will host a free "Introduction to Spring Mason Bees (and Other Pollinators)" from 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 9 at the Vancouver Community Library, 901 C St., Vancouver. Learn about the life cycle, habitat needs and behaviors of mason bees, as well as how to encourage other beneficial pollinators. Get tips for […]
Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will offer a "Garden with the Moon" workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. March 13 to teach attendees to synchronize planting, pruning and harvesting with the moon's cycles, applying ancient techniques of lunar timing to care for soil, seeds and plants. The cost is $30. Register at vampireunicorns.xyz/product/garden-with-the-moon-class/.
Pomeroy Farm, 20902 N.E. Lucia Falls Rd., Yacolt, will offer a Gardening Workshop from 10 a.m. to noon March 15 for $35 per person. Garden expert Ryan Kahlor will help you start your own garden, including composting practices and a planting timeline. Learn more and register at eventbrite.com/e/gardening-workshop-series-tickets-1253829320249.
Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will offer a "Tea Blending" workshop from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. March 16. Attendees will learn to craft custom tea blends, combining fragrant flowers, herbs and spices to create unique and enchanting tea blends. Students will take home their personalized creations and indulge in the soothing ritual […]
The WSU Extension Clark County Master Gardener program will lead an on-the-road- tour from 8:30 a.. to 3:30 p.m. April 24 featuring A&R Nursery, Tsugawa Nursery and Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, all in Woodland. The tour costs $35 plus $10 cash for entry to the lilac garden, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Lunch is […]
Vampire Unicorns, 3510 N.E. Third Ave., Camas, will offer a "Gothic Plant Hangers" workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. March 20. Attendees will learn how to macrame a plant hanger with small skull beads. Beginners are welcome. The cost is $40 per person and includes materials. Register at vampireunicorns.xyz/product/gothic-plant-hangers-class/.