Vancouver, WA – Clark County residents will get an insider’s look at 10 natural gardens that showcase earth-friendly gardening techniques during the Green Neighbors Natural Garden Tour from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 17.

Booklets with details about the free, self-guided garden tour can be downloaded at www.clarkgreenneighbors.org/gardentour or found at:

• Backyard Bird Shop, 8101 N.E. Parkway Drive
• Bird’s English Garden & Nursery, 1296 S. Dolan Road, Ridgefield
• Cascade Greenhouse, 6005 N.E. 139th St.
• Chapman’s Greenhouse and Nursery, 14002 N.E. 117th Ave.
• Hidden Gardens Nursery, 4345 N.W. 16th Ave., Camas
• Northwest Nursery Outlet, 12503 N.E. 72nd Ave.
• Shorty’s Garden & Home, 10006 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd. and 705 N.E. 199th St., Ridgefield
• WSU Extension at Heritage Farm, 1919 N.E. 78th St.
• Vintage Books, 6613 E. Mill Plain Blvd.
• Yard N’ Garden Land, 1501 N.E. 102nd St.

The annual event is a great way to learn how to make your yard a beautiful and healthy place for pets and children while protecting waterways and wildlife. Methods include:

• Using native plants
• Conserving water with rain barrels
• Attracting ladybugs and other beneficial insects
• Designing alternatives to traditional lawns.

The tour also offers an opportunity to chat with local residents who have learned how to maintain yards without relying on fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides.

“This is an incredible opportunity to see some amazing gardens and learn natural gardening techniques from like-minded gardeners,” said Sally Fisher, environmental outreach specialist.

For more information about the Natural Garden Tour and other environmentally conscious activities, visit www.clarkgreenneighbors.org.

CONTACT
Sally Fisher
Public Health
(360) 397-2121 ext. 4939
sally.fisher@clark.wa.gov