VanRidge Garden Club

This weekend, VanRidge Garden Club is holding their plant sale. The project funded by this plant sale is an annual scholarship at Clark College.

Friday May 14, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday May 15, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Pleasant View Church
801 N.E. 194th Street
Ridgefield, WA

Exit at the 179th Street Exit from I-5, proceed north on 10th Avenue (on east side of I-5, parallel to I-5). Turn west (toward freeway) at 194th Street.

Plants are grown by garden club members.

Plants for sale include:

Veggies, herbs, berries, and grapes

• Tomatoes - multiple varieties, primarily heirlooms
• Red Runner Beans
• Swiss Chard
• Curly Kale
• Lettuce
• Chives
• Shallots
• Chinese Stir-fry Cabbage
• Brussel sprouts
• Cucumbers
• Zucchini
• Sweet Banana
• Jalapeno Peppers
• Horse Radish
• Cicely
• Rosemary
• Tarragon
• Gold Oregano
• Bergamot sage
• Sweet Woodruff
• Cat Mint
• Orange Mint
• Spearmint
• Angelica
• Fever Few
• Cornation Gold Yarrow
• Raspberries
• Grapes

Ornamental plants

• Bishops
• Hosta
• Emerald Gaiety
• Pink Violet
• Wood Hyacinth
• Forget-Me-Not
• Nastursiums
• Siberian Iris
• Lady's Mantle
• Pink Nettle
• Bleeding Heart
• Sedum
• Horehound
• Ground Covers
• Ivy - Varigated
• Pine Trees

Garden Seeds

• Fox Glove
• Curly Kale
• Sweet William
• Delphinium
• Kale
• Sparky Marigold

Garden art including birdhouses and bird feeders

And more!!!

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On Monday, January 18th, VanRidge Garden Club will hold its January meeting.

The meeting starts at 10:00 a.m. followed by the program. After the meeting, usually lasting 30-45 minutes, the program is presented. The program usually last 30-60 minutes, depending on the subject, after which potluck lunch is enjoyed by all.

You are welcome to come for the entire meeting or just the program. You are also welcome to participate in the potluck lunch (bring a lunch item if you wish).

The program will be a workshop for planting seeds and rootings led by Jackie Johnson. This is a member participation workshop. Many will be preparing for planting for our May plant sale.

There is no fee but visitors are encouraged to also bring a lunch item if staying for the potluck lunch.

Location:
Pleasant View Church of the Nazarene
801 N.E. 194th Street
Ridgefield, Washington 98642
(Fairgrounds exit from I-5, north on Tenth Avenue to 194th Street)

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On Monday, September 22nd, VanRidge Garden Club will hold its September meeting.

The meeting starts at 10:00 a.m. followed by the program. After the meeting, usually lasting 30-45 minutes, the program is presented. The program usually last 30-60 minutes, depending on the subject, after which potluck lunch is enjoyed by all.

You are welcome to come for the entire meeting or just the program. You are also welcome to participate in the potluck lunch (bring a lunch item if you wish).

The program will be "Culinary Herbs."
- Harvesting, drying, preserving
- Herb hot and cold teas, oils and vinegars
- Herbs in jams, jellies, preserves, condiments
- Herbs in quick breads, muffins, desserts
- Herb wines
Plus a variety of tastings to whet your appetite to do your own thing.

There is no fee but visitors are encouraged to also bring a lunch item if staying for the potluck lunch.

Location:
Pleasant View Church of the Nazarene
801 N.E. 194th Street
Ridgefield, Washington 98642
(Fairgrounds exit from I-5, north on Tenth Avenue to 194th Street)

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This weekend, VanRidge Garden Club is holding their plant sale. The project funded by this plant sale is an annual scholarship at Clark College.

Friday May 15, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday May 16, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Pleasant View Church
801 N.E. 194th Street
Ridgefield, WA

Exit at the 179th Street Exit from I-5, proceed north on 10th Avenue (on east side of I-5, parallel to I-5). Turn west (toward freeway) at 194th Street.

Plants are grown by garden club members.

Plants for sale include:

Veggies, herbs, berries, and grapes

• Tomatoes - multiple varieties, primarily heirlooms
• Red Runner Beans
• Swiss Chard
• Curly Kale
• Lettuce
• Chives
• Shallots
• Chinese Stir-fry Cabbage
• Brussel sprouts
• Cucumbers
• Zucchini
• Sweet Banana
• Jalapeno Peppers
• Horse Radish
• Cicely
• Rosemary
• Tarragon
• Gold Oregano
• Bergamot sage
• Sweet Woodruff
• Cat Mint
• Orange Mint
• Spearmint
• Angelica
• Fever Few
• Cornation Gold Yarrow
• Raspberries
• Grapes

Ornamental plants

• Bishops
• Hosta
• Emerald Gaiety
• Pink Violet
• Wood Hyacinth
• Forget-Me-Not
• Nastursiums
• Siberian Iris
• Lady's Mantle
• Pink Nettle
• Bleeding Heart
• Sedum
• Horehound
• Ground Covers
• Ivy - Varigated
• Pine Trees

Garden Seeds

• Fox Glove
• Curly Kale
• Sweet William
• Delphinium
• Kale
• Sparky Marigold

Garden art including birdhouses and bird feeders

And more!!!

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Organized in 1976 and federated in 1977, VanRidge Garden Club is a member of Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs and member of Lewis and Clark District Garden Clubs.

Mission

To grow in gardening creativity, knowledge and skill.

Motto

To plant a seed is to have faith.

Our Obligation

I will do more than belong - I will participate
I will do more than care - I will help
I will do more than be fair - I will be kind
I will do more than forgive - I will forget
I will do more than give - I will serve
I will do more than be friendly - I will be a friend
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . William Arthur Ward

Club Flower

Marigold

Club Bird

Evening Grosbeak

Club Colors

Yellow and orange

Meetings

Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month, September through June. Meetings begin at 10:00 a.m. and include a program which begins approximately 11:00 after the business meeting. After the program an auction of donated garden-related items is held. The meeting is concluded with a potluck lunch and general socializing.

The club usually meets at:
Pleasant View Church of the Nazarene
801 N.E. 194th Street
Ridgefield, Washington 98642

Special Events

VanRidge Garden Club holds a plant sale each spring. Plants, including vegetables, flowers, trees, and berries, are grown by garden club members with proceeds used for various civic projects including a scholarship at Clark College.

Often, the club goes on field trips to such places as various nurseries, Fort Vancouver Heritage Gardens, and Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden.

Membership to VanRidge Garden Club is open to all. Visitors are welcome.

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Annual Plant Sale

Friday, May 15th, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 16th, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

VanRidge Garden Club will hold its annual plant sale on Friday and Saturday, May 15th and 16th.

The sale will be held at:
Pleasant View Church of the Nazarene
801 N.E. 149th Street
Ridgefield, WA 98642

Exit at the 179th Street Exit from I-5, proceed north on 10th Avenue (on east side of I-5, parallel to I-5). Turn west (toward freeway) at 149th Street.

Plants include vegetables, berries, shrubs, trees, and flowers. Plants are grown and donated by members of the garden club.

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Monday, May 18, 2009

Roll Call

A lilac remembrance

Program

Community/Homegrown

Our speaker is Kris Alexander, coordinator and mentor for Clark County Community/Homegrown. She will talk about the program, goals, square foot gardening, mentors needed (training available), responsibilities. This program was organized to get people involved in community gardening by mentoring, helping, etc.

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Monday, September 15, 2008

Roll Call

My favorite garden song

Program

VanRidge Flower Show

The theme for this show is "Earthly Treasures." The show will be followed by tomato tasting.

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Monday, October 20, 2008

Roll Call

Favorite squash recipe

Program

Garden Gourds

Jackie Johnson will show how to prepare gourds for hobby projects including curing, painting, burning, etc.

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Monday, November 17, 2008

Roll Call

What I am thankful for

Program

Wild Flowers of the Gorge

Christine Bluestone, Master Gardener and U.S. Forest Service employee talks about wild flowers commonly found in the Columbia Gorge while showing a slide show.

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Monday, December 15, 2008

** Meeting canceled due to weather, moved to January **

Roll Call

My most unusual holiday guest

Program

Make/bake/grow exchange of gifts.
Christmas potluck with friends and family.

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Monday, January 19, 2009

Roll Call

My favorite native plant

Program

"Attracting Beneficial Insects and Birds to Your Garden" by Kenneth O'Brien, coordinator of Naturally Beautiful Back Yards.

For more information: Be a Beneficial Gardener – Support Your Local Insects!

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Monday, February 16, 2009

Roll Call

Favorite seed catalog

Program

Raised Gardening Beds

Presentation by Rory Bowman with ideas about how to build raised beds to grow more vegetables in a smaller area.
For more information: Raised Beds and Container Gardening

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Monday, March 16, 2009

Roll Call

Favorite gardening tip

Program

Rain Gardens

Presentation by Jenifer Naas of Washington State University Clark County Extension Office with instruction about how to build a rain garden and other water-saving ideas for your yard and garden.
For more information: WSU Clark County Extension Workshops

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Monday, April 20, 2009

Roll Call

What Earth Day means to me

Program

The Ergonomics of Garden Work: How to dig, hoe and cultivate without trashing your body.

Presented by Bob Denman of Red Pig Tools, Boring, Oregon. Offering a variety of hand-crafted tools, Red Pig Tools also builds custom tools and repairs tools.

For this program, donations of $5 are appreciated.

For more information about the speaker and Red Pig tools, visit Red Pig Tools

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Monday, May 18, 2009

Roll Call

A lilac remembrance

Program

Community/Homegrown

Our speaker is Kris Alexander, coordinator and mentor for Clark County Community/Homegrown. She will talk about the program, goals, square foot gardening, mentors needed (training available), responsibilities. This program was organized to get people involved in community gardening by mentoring, helping, etc.
For more information: Clark County Community/Homegrown at Vancouver Food Network.

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Monday, June 15, 2009

Program

Annual picnic with birthday cake for all birthdays throughout the year. Installation of officers.

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Scholarship to Clark College

Club sponsors a $300 scholarship to help an individual with education in areas of gardening interests through 4-H, district or state garden clubs.

Clark County Fair

Club provides public service with members volunteering for annual District Flower Show duties at the Clark County Fair.

Blue Star Memorial

One-time donation of funds towards the Blue Star Memorial Marker located at the Veterans Hospital, Vancouver, Washington.

Gee Creek Rest Stop

Club provides funds for refreshments for travelers, I-5 Freeway, Ridgefield, Washington

Master Gardeners

Club members who are have completed the Master Gardeners program continue to contribute to the community and to the club.

Thanksgiving Food Basket

Club purchases meat and members donate items for basket for needy families of Pleasant View Church, location of club meetings.

Vancouver Veteran’s Hospital

Starting in 2001, the club provides flowers and volunteers make arrangements for the dining hall of the Veteran’s Hospital in Vancouver, Washington, each February and August. This activity provides passive therapy for the veterans in residence.

Share House, Vancouver

Members donate clothes for women and children, school supplies, personal items on a monthly basis; also provide Easter and Halloween candy, Christmas gifts for children.

Donation List for Share House

Help is needed throughout the year. Please bring donations to all meetings, and those will be taken to Share House. Items needed include:

• Clothes, especially for children of all ages, including coats and boots, and undergarments in good condition.
• School supplies, Kleenex
• Personal items such as tooth brushes, dental floss, cologne, hair brushes, combs, feminine items, such as new makeup, undergarments in good condition.

If you have any questions about what may be needed, please call Share House at (360) 695-7658.

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Theme for 2007-2008: Through the Garden Gate

Monday, September 17, 2007

Roll Call

What I never told anyone about myselfng

Program

VanRidge Flower Show

The theme for this show is "Through the Garden Gate." The show will be followed by tomato tasting.

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Monday, October 15, 2007

Roll Call

What scares me the most

Program

Wild Edibles and Lasagne Gardening

Wild Edibles presented by Kathy Winters, of Ridgefield Garden Club, “Naturally Beautiful Back Yards” graduate.

Lasagne Gardening presented by Pat Hogan, Master Gardener, “Naturally Beautiful Back Yards” graduate, member of Ridgefield Garden Club, member of Chrysanthemum Society.

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Monday, November 19, 2007

Roll Call

My favorite food

Program

Mastering Bulbs

Presented by Yolanda Wilson, owner Vanveen Bulbs International (18 years) and Master Gardener, Kalama, Washington.

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Monday, December 17, 2007

Roll Call

The favorite gift I have given

Program

Make/bake/grow exchange of gifts.
Christmas potluck with friends and family.

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Monday, January 21, 2008

Roll Call

The best resolution I am going to break

Program

Seed starting and propagation. Membership participation program

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Monday, February 18, 2008

Roll Call

My favorite Cupid (real or imaginary)

Program

Mason Bees

Presented by Sherian Wright, author and videographer with a special interest in educating the public about Mason bees.

For more information: www.mountainbugs.com

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Monday, March 17, 2008

Roll Call

Growin’ the Green (your favorite green story)

Program

Herbs and Heirloom Vegetables

Presented by Missy and Michael Stucky of Millennium Farms, specializing in heirlooms and gardening with no chemicals. They have over 40 years of growing experience between them.
For more information: www.millenniumfarms.bizland.com

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Monday, April 21, 2008

Roll Call

My most unusual flower encounter

Program

Creating Glass Marble Mosaic Gazing Balls

Hands-on project for members to add beauty to the garden. Directed by club members Jackie Johnson and Louise Winfrey. Cost of materials to be announced.

Celebrate Earth Day - April 22, 2008
Let’s get involved in Earth Day projects that will
“Embrace our earth, our garden.”.

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Monday, May 19, 2008

Roll Call

My favorite May Day memory

Program

Field trip to Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens

Car pool after brief business meeting at the church
(Garden admission: $3)
For more information: www.portlandonline.com/parks

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Monday, June 15, 2009

Program

Annual picnic at Maggie's with birthday cake for all birthdays throughout the year. Installation of officers.

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