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 …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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4/22/25
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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 …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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4/8/25
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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 …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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3/25/25
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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, …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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3/18/25
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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 …
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Marvin Case / For The Reflector
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2/17/25
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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.
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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1/7/25
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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 …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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11/12/24
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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 …
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The Reflector
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10/21/24
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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 …
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The Reflector
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10/21/24
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The Vancouver Bee Project, established nearly four years ago, works with area businesses, schools and residents through workshops to educate the public on how to protect native bees.
Kyle …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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9/17/24
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When it comes to preparing yards for the fall and winter, in addition to planting for next spring, gardeners can do many things to protect the beneficial insects and wildlife that help support …
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Cade Barker / cade@thereflector.com
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9/9/24
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Several state agencies are asking the public to take 10 minutes this month to check trees in their communities for signs of invasive insects.
The Washington Invasive Species Council, the …
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The Reflector
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8/19/24
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Local gardening experts recommend beginning home gardeners just starting the hobby can benefit from growing plants native to this region.
Throughout the year, members of the Ridgefield Garden …
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Norman Helgason / norman@thereflector.com
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8/12/24
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