Although there will be many small celebrations throughout 2021, the Friends of the Rogerson Clematis Collection’s biggest event will be today. Four garden artists featuring handsome and whimsical clematis supports will be scattered throughout the garden, our strawberries will be in their prime for your snacking pleasure in the Modern Garden, and we’ll be extending clematis sales hours on the terrace. There will be demonstrations by the artists and docent talks in the garden, several raffle items, plus live music in the afternoon. The event is open to the public at no charge, and parking is free.
Our vendors are: Oh Grow-Up selling their rustic metal supports; Vanca Lumsden of ALBE with her whimsical curly willow furniture and plant supports; Mary’s Metalworks with a fun assortment of plant supports, stakes, and art; and a team from the Columbia River Basketry Guild – Carol will be selling woven willow supports and Nancy is well known for her reed baskets. The Friends of the Rogerson Clematis Collection will also be selling merchandise, including our recently published commemorative booklet, A Passion for Clematis, and a brand new poster.
At 4:00 PM, a ceremony to dedicate our new commemorative art installation will take place. Amica Vendi was crafted by Chanticleer artist and gardener Joe Henderson, donated by Joe with the support of the Chanticleer Foundation. We are inviting special guests and speakers to the dedication who have had a supporting role in preserving the Collection over the years.
Please join us as we celebrate 50 years since the purchase of Brewster Rogerson’s first four clematis.