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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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8/12/24
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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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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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4/10/23
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