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NATURAL GARDEN TOUR2016

Natural gardening techniques in beautiful garden settings

SUNDAY JULY 17, 2016

GARDENS ARE OPEN FROM 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Garden Tour Map .............................................................2

Welcome and introduction to the 2016 Natural Garden Tour ....................................................3

Garden etiquette ..............................................................4

GARDENS (by map number - page 2)

1 Robert Manelis .........................................................6

2 Brenda Calvert .........................................................8

3 Karen Plitt ................................................................10

4 Sara Mae Egli Scott .............................................. 12

5 Christabel Behr ......................................................14

6 Wanda Wilson ........................................................16

7 Barbara Samuels ................................................... 18

8 Luisa &David Eding .............................................. 20

9 Monica Zappulla.................................................... 22

10 Janice & George Ferguson ................................24

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Robert Manelis - 805 NW 17th Circle, Battle Ground

Brenda Calvert - 14737 NE 159th Street, Brush Prairie

Karen Plitt - 12345 NE Sliderberg Road, Brush Prairie

Sara Mae Egli Scott - 16002 NE 89th Street, Vancouver

Christabel Behr - 6905 NE 99th Court, Vancouver

Wanda Wilson - 1716 NW 100th Street, Vancouver

Barbara Samuels - 6904 Tennessee Lane, Vancouver

Luisa and David Eding - 2914 SE 149th Court, Vancouver

Monica Zappulla - 1709 SE Briarwood Drive, Vancouver

Janice and George Ferguson - 769 K Street, Washougal

The placement of map numbers are approximate and for general reference. Please refer to a printed or online map if directions are needed.

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Take a behind-the-scenes look into the yards of ten beautiful gardens in Clark County maintained using sustainable gardening techniques. Meet the hosts, ask questions, and gather ideas to make your yard a beautiful and healthy environment for pets and children while protecting local waterways and wildlife. There is nothing more inspiring than seeing successful techniques in action.

None of the gardens on this tour use synthetic chemicals, pesticides, or herbicides in their yards and gardens. Common chemicals kill many insects beneficial to the health of your garden and compromise the garden’s ability to fight pests. By learning natural gardening techniques, you can minimize the use of chemicals to control diseases and pests.

We encourage all guests to carpool. Save money on gas, reduce emissions, and create a great experience with friends!

Welcome to the 2016Green Neighbors

NATURAL GARDEN TOUR

2016

Do you have a beautiful natural garden of your own? Want to be a garden on the tour next year?

Email: [email protected] for more information about participating in future natural garden tours.REGISTER ONLINE to receive

reminders, tour updates and to get the latest and greatest about the Natural Garden Tour.

ClarkGreenNeighbors.org/green-living/natural-garden-tour

This booklet is your tour pass. Please bring it to all the gardens you visit.

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GUEST ETIQUETTE

The Green Neighbors Program requests each guest adhere to the following rules at every garden:

• Gardens are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 17th.

• Please visit only during open hours.

• Follow parking regulations on all roadways.

• Show your pass (this booklet) when entering all gardens.

• Children must be closely supervised by an adult. Strollers are not allowed.

• Observe signs and stay on paths.

• Do not pick flowers, fruits, or vegetables.

• Respect wildlife habitat areas.

• No restrooms are provided.

• No food or beverages are allowed in gardens.

• No smoking in gardens.

• No pets in gardens.

• Respect garden host’s privacy and private property.

LIABILITY WAIVER

Garden Tour guests agree to waive all claims against Clark County, its employees, contractors, volunteers, and homeowners arising from or related to participation and travel during the 2016 Clark County Green Neighbors Natural Garden Tour.

Clark County has not inspected the premises to be toured and makes no representations as to their condition or safety. Garden Tour guests must make their own assessment of the premises and their suitability for visiting.

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THE GARDEN OF

ROBERT MANELIS

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GARDENNO. 1

805 NW 17TH CIRCLEBATTLE GROUND

GARDEN DESCRIPTION

The lawn was removed at this Mediterranean climate-inspired 7,500 square foot lot to create a low maintenance, water conserving landscape.

This lot includes a dry creek bed and rock berms filled with ornamental plants and edibles in healthy soil created from lawn clippings. Local boulders and pathways of crushed rock are repurposed from land clearings.

Moss has moved into some of the garden pathways and is allowed to flourish as a walkable lawn alternative. Other lawn alternatives include an ornamental step-able flowering thyme groundcover that conserves water.

Edibles include blueberries, everbearing strawberries, elderberry, and native barberry.

A mixture of new Japanese maple trees, native plants, and edibles create a varied landscape that needs extra watering only on the hottest summer days.

YEARS GARDENING at this location ~ 3

NATURAL GARDENING TECHNIQUES USED

• No lawn with dry creek bed• Native plants and edibles• Alternative groundcovers

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THE GARDEN OF

BRENDA CALVERT

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GARDEN DESCRIPTION

This serene, sustainable farm garden features naturally raised honeybees and mason bees, as well as heritage chickens and many heirloom fruits and vegetables.

Rainwater is collected and used for irrigation. A stunning koi pond with a sand biofilter includes an aquaponic style garden to grow water celery.

A heritage apple orchard was recently planted. Apple pests are controlled using all natural methods, which include the use of layering cardboard and grass clippings around tree bases to create healthy soil.

This farm also features a set of charming trails through the woods which highlight the native forest understory.



• Rainwater collection• Drip irrigation• Green manure with comfrey• Heirloom edible plants• Aquaponic style gardening

GARDENNO. 2

14737 NE 159TH ST BRUSH PRAIRIE

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THE GARDEN OF THE

KAREN PLITT

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GARDENNO. 3

12345 NE SLIDERBERG BRUSH PRAIRIE

GARDEN DESCRIPTION

Approximately 1.5 acres of this 20 acre property are landscaped to provide wildlife a gorgeous habitat of native plants and ornamentals. Areas prone to weed growth are densely planted to deter weeds.

This garden encourages volunteer native plants to take root and thrive in perennial berms, which welcome native pollinators. Raised beds are dedicated to edibles.

This meticulously curated property hosts animals and beneficial insects of all types. Three captivating ponds are home to frogs and stocked fish. Charming rustic yard decorations are featured to create an eye catching and inviting garden.



• Native and climate and wildlife-friendly plants• Mulched pathways• Attracting pollinators• Encourages volunteer plants• Wildlife habitat

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THE GARDEN OF

SARA MAE EGLI SCOTT

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GARDENNO. 4

16002 NE 89TH STVANCOUVER

GARDEN DESCRIPTION

This artsy 50 by 100 foot suburban lot is a garden oasis featuring chickens roaming through native, edible, ornamental, and pollinator-attracting plants.

The garden includes treasured generational plants, most notably an iris which has been in the family for over 50 years. After the front lawn was flooded by rain, it was re-designed to channel water flow in a rain garden style. Different groundcovers have replaced some lawn. The remaining lawn is maintained without fertilizers or irrigation.

Food waste is diverted from the landfill into a two bin compost system.

This garden also sports a functional urban chicken coop. The chickens who share the garden help control pests naturally. Recycled building materials are used to build imaginative trellises for climbing plants. Collected materials are creatively repurposed as funky fences and yard art.



• Rain garden to reduce runoff• Recycled building materials• Edible landscaping• Native plants• Beneficial insects• Attracting birds to eat pests

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THE GARDEN OF

CHRISTABEL BEHR

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GARDEN DESCRIPTION

This lively 6,000 square foot lot is an example of a small scale edible and herb-themed suburban garden using permaculture techniques.

Rabbit and chicken manure is used instead of synthetic fertilizers.

Reduced lawn makes room for unique edibles such as Glenora grapes, native thimbleberries, kiwi strawberries, and honeyberries. Fruit trees, blueberries and raspberries are also grown.

Tea production is a focus of this dynamic garden, nurturing peppermint, lavender and yarrow.

Experimenting with different edible plant varieties, accompanied by ornamental flowers, is the emphasis of this down to earth bird and bee friendly garden.



• Reduced lawn• Seed saving• Rabbit and chicken manure as fertilizer• Edibles• Right plant, right place• Permaculture

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6905 NE 99TH CtVANCOUVER

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THE GARDEN OF

WANDA WILSON

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GARDENNO. 6

1716 NW 100TH STVANCOUVER

GARDEN DESCRIPTION

This delightful garden, named “Honeybunch’s Friendship Garden” after a children’s book, follows the same idea as the book – building a garden out of plants gifted from friends.

The garden utilizes plants and leaves as mulch to crowd out would-be weeds, making upkeep very minimal. Attracting beneficial insects is a focus of this garden which includes stunning fuchsias, and gorgeous dahlias. The well thought out design uses native species and xeriscaping, which is low maintenance and conserves water. Violets are a beloved part of this garden and make an excellent groundcover. Hazelnut shells used as mulch give the garden a unique flair.

This treasured garden is a lovely example of how to design a garden requiring minimal upkeep using natural techniques. The production of vegetables is balanced with ornamentals that attract beneficial insects.



• Heavy planting• Low maintenance plant selection• Native plants• Hazelnut shells and mowed leaves as mulch• Xeriscaping

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THE GARDEN OF

BARBARA SAMUELS

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GARDENNO. 7

6904 TENNESSEE LNVANCOUVER

GARDEN DESCRIPTION

This enchanting 11,000 square foot lot is a wooded wonderland with winding inviting pathways. Scattered seating areas allow visitors to enjoy this captivating garden.

All lawn areas have been replaced with pathways and drought and pest resistant plants. The removed sod was used to create hidden gardens using lasagna gardening techniques.

Rain barrels help conserve water for irrigation. Logs, limbs and other natural woody materials serve as havens for wildlife. Garden art inspired by plants and animals is placed around the garden to create an enthralling space.



• No lawn• Rain barrels• Heavy planting• Right plant, right place• Lasagna gardening

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THE GARDEN OF

LUISA AND DAVID EDING

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GARDEN DESCRIPTION

This petite suburban front yard is an example of how a rain garden can be utilized to prevent storm water runoff and beautify the space.

In the last year, the front lawn was removed and the sod used to create berms for the rain garden. The gutter was replaced with a rain chain, directing roof runoff into an ornately designed French drain system and a rain garden filled with natives. Plants include unique species, such as fringe cups and solomons, as well as edibles to attract beneficial insects, birds, and pollinators.

Every rock has a story in this quaint rain garden adorned with rocks from across the world. Unique garden artwork creates a charming atmosphere.

The backyard is currently under construction and will not be on the tour.

Stop by to see an example of how to design a suburban rain garden which helps to filter out pollutants in storm water runoff and reduces runoff from the property.



• Rain garden• No lawn• Native plants• Plants that attrach native birds and pollinators

GARDENNO. 8

2914 SE 149TH CT VANCOUVER

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THE GARDEN OF

MONICA ZAPULLA

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GARDENNO. 9

1709 SE BRIARWOOD DR VANCOUVER

GARDEN DESCRIPTION

This park-like 8,400 square-foot lot is landscaped into delightful color-themed gardens with mixes of native and ornamental plants. Creative yard art complements the nature inspired theme of each color garden.

The backyard lawn has been removed and replaced with a plaza style setting of pathways, a small pond, raised vegetable beds, and benches.

Volunteer plants and trees are transplanted to a more desired location rather than pulled. Mulch is used to suppress weeds. Elfin thyme, ornamental grass, and kinnikinnick are used as alternative groundcovers.

A contorted filbert and plum tree with four different types of plums grafted into one tree create an eclectic vibe for this diverse garden.



• No lawn• Mulch for weed suppression• Alternative groundcovers• Native plants• Raised beds

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THE GARDEN OF

JANICE FERGUSON AND GEORGE GROSS

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GARDENNO.10GARDEN DESCRIPTION

This peaceful, one-acre lot on the Washougal River features a small forest with dozens of mature Douglas fir trees and a native plant understory.

A large perennial bed in the front yard is planted with a 50/50 mix of natives and ornamentals. Natives around the property include wild ginger, horse mint, hostas, ferns and Oregon grape.

Ornamental flowers including foxglove, brightly colored roses, fuchsias, and white and purple clematis attract beneficial insects. Perennial edibles, such as mature horseradish and a hefty rhubarb, have become part of the landscape.

The back yard contains many bird baths and feeders creating a butterfly and bird paradise. A portion of the back yard is allotted for a vegetable garden. Downspouts are directed toward flower beds, and drip irrigation conserves water.



• Mulch for weed suppression• Native and habitat plants for birds and

butterflies• Water conservation• Reduced lawn area

769 K STWASHOUGAL

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Green Neighbors ProgramClarkGreenNeighbors.org is a one-stop, online source for all things environmental in Clark County. The web site offers information about green community events, workshops, outdoor activities for all ages.

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Go to ClarkGreenNeighbors.org to sign up for our monthly newsletter and get monthly notices about upcoming events and tips and tricks on how to live sustainably in Clark County.

LEARN MOREInterested in learning more about environmentally friendly home and garden practices, activities, and opportunities? Check out these great programs!

Master Composter Recycler ProgramAre you passionate about reducing waste by composting, reducing, reusing and recycling or interested in learning more? Become an ambassador of sustainability and a resource for the community!

The Master Composter Recycler Program offers workshops and trainings educating the community

about easy ways to reduce waste, recycle more, and re-think our impact on natural resources.

To learn about upcoming workshops and trainings, check out ClarkCountyComposts.com.

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Pacific Park Demonstration Garden Pacific Park located at NE 18th St and NE 172nd Ave is home to a wonderful demonstration garden showcasing a variety of natural gardening practices.

Volunteers are needed to help keep these gardens beautiful by weeding, raking or light pruning. There are tasks for all ages!

You can help at a work party this summer:Tuesday July 26th 9 am-noonSaturday August 13th 10 am-1 pm.

Email [email protected] or call (360) 397-2121 ext. 5121 for more information.

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The Green Neighbors 2016 Natural Garden Tour is a cooperative effort of Clark County and

Battle Ground, Camas, La Center, Ridgefield, Vancouver, Washougal and Yacolt.

2016 natural garden tour - green neighbors€¦ · of this garden which includes stunning fuchsias,...

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