green gardening: Gardens in Harmony with Nature in Clark County, WA
- 05/19/15 01:36 AM
Gardening in Harmony with Nature in Clark County Washington Native plants, trees, and shrubs are the framework of a healthy landscape. Encouraging wildlife, composting, and avoiding the use of chemicals such as fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides is the perfect way to garden. Naturally, when we understand the way nature works, it helps us become more in tune with things, and that makes us a better and more confident gardener. Gardens in harmony with nature are much easier to take care of too - they flourish with minimal effort. Nature Doesn’t Demand Perfection First and foremost, we need to learn to tolerate a … (22 comments)
green gardening: The Camas Urban Chicken and Garden Tour - Egg-citing!
- 09/14/12 02:42 AM
The Camas Urban Chicken and Garden Tour - Egg-citing! This weekend, The Camas Farmers market is hosting the second annual Camas Urban Chicken and Garden Tour. It's an egg-citing concept of integrating domestic laying hens with backyard gardens in efforts to eat more fresh and organic foods. Fourteen gardens are open for the Camas Urban Chicken and Garden Tour on Saturday, September 15th and Sunday, September 16th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is a benefit for The Camas Farmer's market which is held every Wednesday in downtown Camas. The idea of growing your own food, and raising … (18 comments)
green gardening: The Cost for that Green, Green Grass of Home
- 07/14/11 12:23 PM
The Cost for that Green, Green Grass of Home Keeping lawns beautiful, lush and green requires a lot of work, and money. Americans typically spend countless hours, and about a thousand dollars a year maintaining an average size lawn. In addition, large watering requirements, phosphate based fertilizers and polluting gas mowers add to the environmental price tag. Is it worth the cost for that green, green grass of home? First of all, you don’t have to resort to synthetic turf, although, that might be a good option for some of you. Artificial grass is gaining popularity in regions where water is … (15 comments)
Native Northwest Plants - Save you water and time.
Consider going "native' if you want to cut down on water usage during the summer months. Consider going "native" if you want to spend less time fussing in your yard. Consider going "native "if you want to fertilize less and avoid pesticides. The use of hardy and drought resistant native plants will accomplish all three goals.
Naturally, you'll first have to do a bit of research as there are more than 2300 plant species to choose from in Washington. One you've identified and selected the … (4 comments)
green gardening: Wet Weather in Clark County Washington.
- 05/15/11 10:47 AM
We've sure had plenty of wet weather in Clark County, Washington this spring. No doubt that's the understatement of the year if you’ve been stuck anywhere in the Pacific Northwest without a break.Those webs on our hands and feet are going to be permanent if mother nature doesn’t let up soon? But, some are thriving.
The slugs, moss and weeds are doing just fine, thank you. And that’s the problem, how do we deal with those annoyances without endangering our neighborhood kids and dogs, not to mention the wildlife? Fortunately, there are many “environmentally friendly remedies” for a lot … (7 comments)
Debb Janes and Bernie Stea have been a real estate team for over a decade in Clark County, WA, where they specialize in ViewHomes™, family estates, multi-generational living, and homes with large lots or acreage.
Gardening in Harmony with Nature in Clark County Washington 
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