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Erika Johnson, with t he Washington State University Extension program, has tips for those who want to give their landscape or gardens a natural look.
The first idea is to cover bare …
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The Reflector
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4/10/23
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Clark County’s Composter Recycler program will offer a series of free online workshops focused on composting and living sustainably.
The eight-part series of workshops will teach …
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The Reflector
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4/10/23
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Fifteen people can win a raised garden bed that will be built for them through the Cowlitz County branch of the Washington State University Extension Office.
The flower beds will include …
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The Reflector
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3/3/22
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Clark County’s Master Composter Recycler program has scheduled a series of free composting webinars this fall.
Pre-registration is required for all webinars, stated a news …
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By The Reflector
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10/7/21
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From Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, Clark County Public Works and the City of Vancouver will hold its popular annual Fall Leaf Coupon Program.
The program is intended to keep leaves off of streets to …
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By Sebastian Rubino / sebastian@thereflector.com
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10/7/21
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Over 2 million homes in Washington state have the potential to be impacted by wildfires, with Clark County being one of 12 areas most at risk.
According to Washington’s wildfire bill …
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Madysen McLain/madysen@thereflector.com
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6/8/21
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WSU Master Gardener of Cowlitz County events:
Building an arbor - Tuesday, June 1
Washington State University Master Gardener Tracy Morgan will explain how to construct an arbor and give tips …
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5/25/21
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Maintaining a lush, green lawn and thriving landscape that includes shrubbery, flowers and trees requires time, money and often some sweat equity. However, the beauty that results from such effort …
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5/25/21
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Pacific Northwest gardeners can plan ahead and add both beauty and sustainability to their backyard with the addition of a rain garden before precipitation rolls in this fall. Designed as an …
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Cameron Kast/cameron@thereflector.com
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5/11/21
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With more time than ever on their hands, Pacific Northwest do-it-yourselfers have completed many projects on their personal to-do lists. While some projects can take weeks or months, installing a …
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Cameron Kast/cameron@thereflector.com
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4/27/21
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Mason bee is a name now commonly used for species of bees in the genus Osmia, of the family Megachilidae. Mason bees are named for their habit of using mud or other “masonry” products in …
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Kathy Winters/For The Reflector
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4/27/21
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A variety of annual and perennial bedding and flowering plants, vegetable starts and hanging baskets grown by students and staff at Battle Ground Public Schools will be available for purchase at an …
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The Reflector
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4/19/21
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After the 2020 Earth Fest celebration was canceled due to the pandemic, Clark Public Utilities and its StreamTeam are excited to bring back Earth-friendly events in a digital fashion this year. In …
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Cameron Kast/cameron@thereflector.com
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4/13/21
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There aren’t many crops that don’t grow well in the Pacific Northwest.
Other than tropical plants that require loads of sunshine and hard-to-grow plants such as the sweet potato, Pacific …
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Cameron Kast/cameron@thereflector.com
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3/22/21
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Selecting fruit varieties for Western Washington — March 24
Join Theresa Knutsen from Lewis County’s Raintree Nursery as she discusses the different varieties of fruit that grow well in the …
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The Reflector
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3/22/21
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Thousands of trees will be offered for sale again this year by the Clark County Farm Forestry Association during a public sale set for Sat., March 20, beginning at 8 a.m., at the Albertson's parking …
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Marvin Case/Publisher emeritus
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3/8/21
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With all that’s happened over the last year, the smoke and devastation of last year’s wildfires may seem like a distant memory for some of us. Indeed, our typical February rain and chilly …
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John Moore/WSU Clark County Extension Master Gardener
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2/22/21
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Growing roses in Washington – Tuesday, Feb. 23
Retired Washington State University Extension agent and co-author of “Growing Roses in Washington State” is hosting an online workshop about …
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The Reflector
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2/22/21
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On Feb. 8, the Master Gardeners Foundation of Clark County (MGFCC) Board of Directors approved 2021 grant requests totaling $32,265.
According to a news release from the foundation, the grant …
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The Reflector
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2/22/21
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Caring for and pruning grapes workshop - Wednesday, Feb. 10
Washington State University Master Gardener Art Fuller is set to explain everything you need to know about pruning grape vines and how …
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The Reflector
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2/8/21
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