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Clark County is home to several garden clubs composed of people who have a common interest, gardening. The gardening ranges from the very practical growing of traditional foods to the beauty of a fine rose and everything in between including heirloom vegetables and small fruit orchards. Many garden clubs also have community programs to which they contribute and participate in many others. Projects include garden clubs taking turns to provide floral centerpieces at the Vancouver veteran's hospital, scholarship donations to Clark College and donations to charities such as Share House. The clubs also participate in flower shows, including Clark County Fair, and hold plant sales. In keeping with a love of gardening, many members are also Master Gardeners and contribute to the community through the Master Gardening Program. Field trips to gardening related locations such as the heritage garden at Fort Vancouver or Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden are enjoyed by the various clubs.

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VanRidge Garden Club

VanRidge Garden Club meets the third Monday of each month, September through June. Meetings are usually held at Pleasant View Church, 801 N.E. 194th Street, Ridgefield. The business meeting begins at 10:00 a.m. and is followed by a program. After the program, there is a short auction of donated garden-related items after which members and guests socialize with a potluck lunch. Meetings are always open to anyone with an interest in gardening. In May of each year, VanRidge has a plant sale open to the public and will be held this year May 15-16 at Pleasant View Church.

Upcoming events include:

May 15 and 16, Plant sale
Many varieties of plants, food and decorative, grown by club members
Pleasant View Church, 801 N.E. 194th Street, Ridgefield

May 18 - Kris Alexander, coordinator and mentor for Clark County Community/Homegrown will talk about the program, goals, square foot gardening, mentors needed (training available), and responsibilities.

Contact Information for VanRidge

Maggie Vinnedge
(360) 263-2137
maggarden@tds.net

Van Ridge Garden Club

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Minnehaha Garden Gate Club

Minnehaha Garden Gate Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month, 10:00 a.m., at the Grange Hall, 4905 N.E. St. John Boulevard, Vancouver.

Upcoming events include:

May 8 and 9, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Annual Mother's Day Plant Sale
Many varieties of plants, shrubs, herbs etc.
Minnehaha Grange Hall, 4905 NE St Johns Blvd. 98661.
Meetings are open to anyone who would like to attend.

Contact Information for Minnehaha

Mary Ann Fitzgibbon
herbs39@juno.com

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