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Patrick O’Keefe, a fourth generation family farmer on his Hockinson property, is best known as the man behind the Hockinson Sunflower Festival in August.
AC/DC tribute band brings inaugural concert to O'Keefe Farms Sunflower Festival
O’Keefe Flower Farm, host of the annual Sunflower Festival on its Hockinson property, is bringing an entirely new element this year: a “Rock Concert in the Sunflowers” featuring Shoot to … more
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The Wildlife Botanical Gardens, maintained by NatureScaping of Southwest Washington in Brush Prairie, showcase 10 distinct garden landscapes featuring plants suitable for the Pacific Northwest environment.
Gardens of community: Wildlife Botanical Gardens fosters 30 years of plant growth and building partnerships
For more than 30 years, the Wildlife Botanical Gardens maintained by NatureScaping of Southwest Washington in Brush Prairie have served as both a community gathering place and a living showcase of … more
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A stag beetle species is photographed in a 29-image focus stack with macro equipment in Reflector reporter Cade Barker’s backyard habitat on Monday, May 18.
Creepy Crawlies: The bugs of a Pacific Northwest garden
From beneath logs to the petals of native flowers, some of the Pacific Northwest’s most fascinating garden residents are often the ones most easily overlooked.  Take the goldenrod crab … more
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An attendee at the Clark Public Utilities Home and Garden Idea Fair excitedly walks with a plant on Sunday, April 26.
Home and Garden Idea Fair brings inspiration to life with landscaper showcase and plant sale
An expanded plant sale and the return of a landscaper’s showcase area prompted a rejuvenated feel of inspiration for showgoers at the Clark Public Utilities Home and Garden Idea Fair April … more
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Oregon grape, a keystone native plant supporting pollinators and providing food for birds, grows in Davis Park in Ridgefield. The plant will be one of over 70 species of native plants sold by the Ridgefield Garden Club from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at the Greely Building at 304 Pioneer St. in downtown Ridgefield during the annual plant sale.
Ridgefield Garden Club to host upcoming annual plant sale in downtown Ridgefield
Since 1938, the Ridgefield Garden Club has shaped the city’s look and feel through community projects and education.  The club asks the community to support and take part in those efforts … more
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Clark County Public Works Environmental Outreach Specialist Shannon Hunter, left, and volunteer Hill Andersen fill a compost bin with brown leaves at Heritage Farm last week. Public Works will soon host spring workshops to teach gardeners the basics of composting.
Scraps to soil: Honing the art and science of composting
At Heritage Farm, a handful of buckets filled with grass, coffee grounds and fallen leaves are helping answer a deceptively simple question: What makes the perfect compost? For approximately six … more
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Patrick O’Keefe, a fourth generation family farmer on his Hockinson property, is best known as the man behind the Hockinson Sunflower Festival in August.
The flower of the sun
After three weekends of busy bees and people last month at the Hockinson Sunflower Festival at O’Keefe Farms, the sunflower patch is now full of relaxing, fun photoshoots and flower pickers … more
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Tansy ragwort is one of the three most common noxious weeds in Clark County. It is found throughout gardens and open spaces
The noxious weed report: What to look out for after summer rains
Even in a drought, noxious weeds can take over a property with ease, but, after a couple of days of rain recently, areas not watered like a garden may start to see quite the bloom of unwanted … more
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Volunteers pose with a finished compost pile, freshly layered with greens and browns, during a workshop held last week at the Center for Agriculture, Science, and Environmental Education. The bin was removed to show the mix. In roughly four months, this pile will become nutrient-rich soil.
Clark County workshop teaches local gardeners to champion composting
Under a cloudy sky at the Center for Agriculture, Science, and Environmental Education (CASEE) gardens on Wednesday, volunteers from across Clark County gathered to build something deceptively … more
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A camas lily, native to the Pacific Northwest, blooms in a Clark County backyard habitat. Vancouver Bee Project board chair Kyle Roslund encourages residents to plant native species to support pollinators.
Vancouver Bee Project prepares to celebrate Bee City USA status with local community
Following a years-long grassroots effort, the Vancouver City Council officially adopted a resolution on April 7 designating the city as a Bee City USA—part of a national movement to protect … more
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Sonja Lee's hair stands up while holding onto the Van de Graaff generator at the Home and Garden Idea Fair at the Clark County Event Center in 2024.
Home and Garden Idea Fair returns with new exhibit showcasing how homeowners can save on their utility bills
The 31st annual Clark Public Utilities (CPU) Home and Garden Idea Fair, one of the region’s largest plant sales and home and garden shows, is returning on Saturday, April 26 and Sunday, April … more
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A western trillium from Nature’s Haven Plant Nursery blooms in a backyard habitat in Clark County on Friday, April 4.
Nature’s Haven native plant nursery to celebrate one year of business
Jennifer Bargar, owner of Nature’s Haven, has lived on her Camas property for over 20 years and was inspired by Doug Tallamy’s book, “Nature’s Best Hope” to start her … more
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A downstream look at riparian restoration along an unnamed tributary to Fifth Plain Creek at Paul Mansur’s Hockinson area property on Wednesday, March 19.
Restoring riparian habitat benefits water quality, fish and much more
Homeowners with creeks, ponds or other riparian zones can boost the surrounding landscape thanks to a new program offered by the Clark Conservation District. The Clark Conservation … more
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A western trillium begins to bloom in a native plant habitat area in Clark County on Thursday, March 13.
How to utilize the shady and damp parts of a garden with native plants
The undesirable parts of a gardenscape can be transformed into budding habitat by utilizing native plants. Mary Kinney, communications and outreach manager for the Clark Conservation District, … more
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The popular tree seedling sale will take place again this year on Saturday, March 15, beginning at 8 a.m., at the parking lot of Albertson’s in Battle Ground. Some 30 members of the Clark County Farm Forestry Association will be on hand to conduct the sale which benefits forestry projects and scholarships.
Annual tree sale slated for March 15 in Battle Ground
The annual tree seedling sale conducted by the Clark County Farm Forestry Association is set for Saturday, March 15, beginning at 8 a.m., at the Albertson's parking lot, 2108 W. Main St., Battle … more
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An Oregon dark-eyed junco perches above a Clark County backyard habitat, watching over its nest on the ground, last July.
Bring birds to the yard without feeders, birdhouses and birdbaths
Providing welcoming habitat to attract birds to yards not only provides entertainment and sparks curiosity to bird watchers but can also be a resource of food and shelter for the avians. … more
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Wild ginger purchased at the 2024 Clark Conservation District plant sale thrives during the summer in a backyard habitat.
Clark Conservation District Native Plant Sale opens online this month
The Clark Conservation District’s upcoming annual native plant sale provides gardeners the opportunity to purchase high-quality plants native throughout the Pacific Northwest ahead of the … more
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To prepare geraniums for overwintering, WSU Extension Master Gardener Emily Shue recommends brushing away the soil and trimming off damaged leaves, roots and leftover flowers.
How to overwinter geraniums for vibrant spring blooms
Annual geraniums, known for their vibrant blooms and low maintenance, can be overwintered for fuller blooms in the following year.  Washington State University (WSU) Extension Clark County … more
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WSU Extension Master Gardener Emily Shue encourages gardeners to clean and sharpen their tools during the winter for a successful spring planting season.
Master Gardener lists winter chores for a successful spring planting
The cooler days of late autumn and early winter are ideal for preparing the garden for a healthy spring growing season, according to a press release by Washington State University (WSU) Extension … more
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