Winter berries in your Clark County, WA garden - for the birds!

One of the most beautiful sights in fall and winter are the white and red berries that brighten up the landscape in Clark County. After all, this time of the year is often  dark and dreary on the western side of the mountains.

Many species of birds are also appreciative of the berries, but for a different reason. While they can be toxic for humans, the berries are a good food source for our feathered friends when insect populations are down.

Shrubs with red berries to plant in your Clark County garden - for the birds!

• Winterberry - Actually a native holly, it loses its leaves in the fall to reveal bright red berries. Berries glow in snow covered landscapes to attract hungry birds and provide a seasonal splash of color.
• American Cranberry Bush - Northwest native with bright red berries. Its thorns make it a great hedge - keeping out cats and raccoons - making it safer for birds.
• Kinnikinnick -  ( love the name) A great native plant for carpeting the ground. Fall and winter berries are eaten by various ground birds.
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Cotoneaster - This shrub comes in many varieties and sizes - the best part, red berry cheer during winter. ( Note - generally not a favorite of birds until food sources are scarce.)
• Choke Berry - ( note the fruit is quite bitter) Birds will eat these berries only when all other food sources are exhausted. ( Plant if you want fall and winter color to last.)

Snowberries - the shrub with white fruit that dots Clark County gardens in fall and winter months - for the birds!

 

Savvy gardeners are wise to use native snowberries in their naturalized landscapes. The shrub sports mall pink and white bell shaped flowers in the spring and summer, ( bees love them) and birds flock to their snow-white berries in fall and winter.

Winter berries aren’t just eaten by birds - birds help ensure their propogation.

Frugivores, animals that eat fruits, provide an essential role. Since birds have rapid and efficient digestive systems, they act as a seed-dispensers ensuring the reproduction of the plants they nibble from.
Birds play a big part of the delicate balance of nature. There is a strong connection between all living things. Therefore, the removal of even the smallest form of life may in  time threatens the entire eco-structure.
Imagine a life without the sound and color of birds - listening and watching wild birds is often a pleasent diversion from the pressures of our daily lifestyles. In short, they provide an intangible value and enrich our world.

We can help ensure their longevity by providing conditions of clean air, food and habitat.  Yes, providing winter berries brings color, food, activity and aesthetic value to the fall and winter garden in Clark County, WA - for the birds!

2012-2013 School Year in Camas, WA - School Supply Lists

Summer's here, and today, so are the sounds of neighborhood children splashing in a pool. The sun is shining warm and the sky is a brilliant shade of blue. It's hard to believe that the 2012-2013 school year in Camas, WA is just around the corner. Remember those fun summer days spent as a kid?  Tanned arms and legs, freckles dotting our noses and perhaps, our hair several shades lighter, all thanks to the sun. However, during the waning days of late summer, thoughts often take us to back-to-school reality. Most of the time, returning to a new school year is an exciting prospect. Old friends, new friends (and teachers!), fresh starts and new beginnings sound pretty inviting. And, with back-to-school shopping for new clothes, shoes and supplies, it can be a busy time of the year.  

The 2012-2013 Camas School year will be here before you know it.

It's easy to reminisce about those days at a local Fred Meyer store, with school supply lists in hand for my children. They are grown now, but the memories of their anticipation and happiness over new notebooks, paper and pens still warms my heart. The years fly by, and so do the seasons. It's a blink of an eye from Spring to Summer, to Fall and Winter. It's also a blink of an eye from diapers to graduation. Treasure each and every moment you have with your children - soon, they too will be out-of-school. Yes, summers still here, but the 2012-2013 school year is just around the corner. It's going to be a flurry of activity at your house soon, here's a link to this year's Camas School District calendar to help make vacation and after-school activity planning easier. Plus, these links to the Camas School Supply Lists should help make it easier for you during many upcoming shopping trips. By the way, if you're looking for a home in the Camas School District, I'd love to be your guide. And, best of luck to a successful 2012-2013 school year in Camas, WA. Click the link below to choose the list for your school. School Supply List for Camas Elementary Schools.

• Dorothy Fox Elementary
• Grass Valley Elementary
• Helen Baller Elementary
• Lacamas Heights Elementary
• Prune Hill Elementary
• School Supply List for Camas Middle Schools.
• Liberty Middle School
• Skyridge Middle School
• School Supply List for Camas High Schools. Students at the high school level are encouraged to bring basic supplies (e.g. notebooks, paper pens, pencils, etc.) on the first day of school. During the first week of school, individual teachers will let students know which supplies are necessary for each class.

Homes for Sale Supply List in the Camas School District School starts on September 4th, 2012 for Camas District Students

A Great Camas, Realtor!

Are you looking for a Camas Realtor®? Great, you're in the right place. Come along for a quick tour of some area neighborhoods.

 How about previewing a few Camas area parks and nearby trails? This Camas Realtor® loves to explore the outdoors.

A Camas Realtor® who supports local business. It's important to live up to our claims - come a long for a quick tour of some favorite downtown merhants.

Camas offers its residents plenty of family oriented events. This Camas Realtor especially enjoyed the Boo Bash last year with visiting family from Alaska. 

Camas is located in an area commonly known as East County. Location, location, location gives it a lot of appeal. 

Naturally, if you're interested in looking for homes in the area,  this Camas Realtor®, would love to be your guide. 

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Fisher's Landing Homes for Sale in Vancouver, WA

Are you looking for a new home in the Vancouver, WA area? Consider Fisher's Landing. This is a bustling section of East Vancouver and a favorite with home buyers. Neighborhoods in Fisher's Landing give buyers plenty of options too. For example, there are gated developments located close to amenities and services. If a view or acreage is an important consideration, you'll find plenty of homes with that criteria to choose from as well. Another popular place to call home in Fisher's Landing is Fairway Village. It's the only 55 plus Golf and Country Club neighborhood in SW Washington.

Fisher's Landing Real Estate Market

Here's a quick look at the available residential real estate inventory in Fisher's Landing as of August 6th, 2012. Buyers interested in purchasing a new property in Fisher's Landing have 67 homes to choose from at this time. The homes were built between 1920 and 2012 and are priced at an average of nearly $240,000. If you'd like to take a look at the homes currently available in Fisher's Landing, begin your search here.

History of Fisher's Landing

Fisher's Landing was named after Solomon W Fisher. In 1850, Fisher filed land claims on acres of land located along the north banks of the Columbia River and Government Island. In the 1800's the small community of Fisher, and the nearby docks of Fisher's Landing located along the Columbia River, was a port for steamboat and eventually ferry traffic. Fisher's Landing has it all! Great homes, neighborhoods, a solid economic base and location, location, location. In short, it's a great place to call home in the Vancouver, Washington area. When you're ready to start looking for your new home in Fisher's Landing, I'd love to be your guide. If you're interested in taking a quick video tour of the Fisher's Landing area - I'd love to be your guide.

                                                            

Are you looking for a home with acreage in Ridgefield, Washington?

This magnificent Turn-of-the-Century farm house has been thoughtfully restored in true craftsman style.Ridgefield Home on Acreage - Imagine the Possibilites The 4 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on 6.6 acres located just outside of downtown Ridgefield. You'll appreciate the private, park-like setting amid beautiful plants, shrubs and heirloom fruit and nut trees. Enjoy the charm of yesterday with all the modern amenities of today - most of the restoration work is done. If you dream of owning your own land with endless possibilities, this could be the perfect match. This property also includes a Guest House with a full bath and kitchen. It might be the perfect spot for an in-law, or perhaps a studio or an office. Again, there are endless possibilities and options. An enourmous and picture-perfect dry barn houses a shop, and it could easily be converted to include a garage. A chain-link fence encircles an acre that sits adjacent to the barn.

Are you ready to experience elegant country living on your own acreage in Ridgefield, Washington?.

Welcome home to 2712 NW Carty Road and discover endless possibilities. Ridgefield Home on Acreage - Imagine the Possibilites Video coming soon! Call me today for a private showing - 360-608-4900. Take a virtual tour by clicking on the photo below.

Lacamas Shores Neighborhood - Camas, Washington

Homes in Lacamas Shores Neighborhood - Camas, Washington

If you’re looking for a great neighborhood with beautiful homes, easy access to recreation and stunning views, consider a move to Lacamas Shores. This Camas area subdivision really does have it all.

More than 250 homes sit nestled into the hillside above beautiful Lacamas Lake, many with views of the lake, mountain and nearby Camas Meadows Golf Course. Lacamas Shores is also located just minutes from downtown Camas and Highway 14.

Currently, there are 11 active listings in the Lacamas Shores Neighborhood - Camas, Washington.   The homes range in price from approximately $650,ooo to $1.6 million. The average list price is $ 925,000 at just over $200 a square foot.

Residents get the best of lakeside and golf course living with quick access to popular Heritage Trail, Lacamas Lake and Camas Meadows. There's even a private, and HOA maintained boat ramp, picnic area and restrooms for Lacamas Shores homeowners.

Homeowners in Lacamas Shores Neighborhood - Camas, Washington

Lacamas Shores Homeowners Association is an active group of people who not only monitor the CCR's, but oversee a wide range of social activities that range from holiday decorating, to a 4th of July parade and picnic, and even an annual film festival.

In addition, there are a variety of neighborhood clubs designed to keep you active and involved in your community.  If you like to cook, travel, ride motorcycles and/or eat burgers, you're in luck. Lacamas Shores has a club for each!
If you're looking for a luxury home with stunning views and easy access to lakeside recreation and golfing, this is a must see. Call today and let's get started looking at homes in Lacamas Shores Neighborhood in Camas, Washington.