Celebrating the 20th birthday of the Rogerson Clematis Garden on Saturday, June 14, with a day-long event featuring a Plant Nerd Breakfast with garden guru Mike Darcy, workshops, plant sales, a silent auction, and a book sale. The day ends with a cake and ice cream party hosted by Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation! More details
This is a private event. You can schedule a private tour here!
This class focuses on how and when to cut, condition, and arrange blooms and greens from your garden. Basic principles of floral design will be taught and handouts will be provided. Attendees: please bring a bud vase and clippers to create your own arrangement. Part 1 is not required as a prerequisite.
Instructor: Whitman
$25 for general public, $10 for FRCC members, free for FRCC Patron and Duchess of Waverly members. Not a member? Join now!
FRCC Patron and Duchess level members, register here!
Class limit 10, minimum 2
The times are approximate. Please check back for more details.
This volunteer event is an opportunity for new and regular volunteers to work together as a group to maintain the garden. Needed instructions on how to perform the activity will be given. Plenty of activities will be available for different abilities and interests, but as much as possible we will work as a group.
We will work for 2 hours, take a break, and then continue for another 1.5 hours.
What you’ll need:
Garden-friendly clothes
Sun protection
Water
Snack or lunch for break time
If you can only attend part of the day, the morning is easier to join but we will accommodate the hours you are available to help as best as we can.
To sign up please email Sophie Bayard at frccvolunteer@gmail.com
Thank you for your support of the garden!
The times are approximate. Please check back for more details.
The times are approximate. Please check back for more details.
Learn how to extend the bloom season of your clematis with easy summer pruning. You will work with both vining and non-vining varieties. All plant material provided. Please bring light-duty clippers if you have them. Meet under the Beech Tree. Shopping opportunities available after class. Age 18+
Instructor: Toler
$25 for general public, $10 for FRCC members, free for FRCC Patron and Duchess of Waverly members. Not a member? Join now!
FRCC Patron and Duchess level members, register here!
Class limit 15, minimum 6. Registration closes July 9.
In 2025 we celebrate the 20th anniversary of breaking ground at the Rogerson Clematis Garden.
Our Quarterly Member Events for 2025, presented by FRCC curator Linda Beutler, follow the development of the garden from 2005 to present day.
The third Member Event will take place via Zoom and onsite in the Bunkhouse classroom (which holds 30), followed by a walk-about with Linda, and a Q&A session about all things clematis. This presentation will cover the planting of the Modern Garden, the installation of the Antipodes area, and the second visit of the International Clematis Society.
Register here. A Zoom link will be sent out prior to the meeting.
Not a member? Join now!
This volunteer event is an opportunity for new and regular volunteers to work together as a group to maintain the garden. Needed instructions on how to perform the activity will be given. Plenty of activities will be available for different abilities and interests, but as much as possible we will work as a group.
We will work for 2 hours, take a break, and then continue for another 1.5 hours.
What you’ll need:
Garden-friendly clothes
Sun protection
Water
Snack or lunch for break time
If you can only attend part of the day, the morning is easier to join but we will accommodate the hours you are available to help as best as we can.
To sign up please email Sophie Bayard at frccvolunteer@gmail.com
Thank you for your support of the garden!
This is a private event. You can schedule a private tour here!
This volunteer event is an opportunity for new and regular volunteers to work together as a group to maintain the garden. Needed instructions on how to perform the activity will be given. Plenty of activities will be available for different abilities and interests, but as much as possible we will work as a group.
We will work for 2 hours, take a break, and then continue for another 1.5 hours.
What you’ll need:
Garden-friendly clothes
Sun protection
Water
Snack or lunch for break time
If you can only attend part of the day, the morning is easier to join but we will accommodate the hours you are available to help as best as we can.
To sign up please email Sophie Bayard at frccvolunteer@gmail.com
Thank you for your support of the garden!
In 2025 we celebrate the 20th anniversary of breaking ground at the Rogerson Clematis Garden.
The last Members Event of the year takes place on the final onsite sales day of the season. After Member Early Shopping on the Sales Terrace from 9:00-10:00 AM, there will be a Zoom presentation covering the sad year of COVID when the garden withstood the absence of an audience, as well as the heat dome and smoke events of 2021. The 50th celebration of the founding of the collection happened anyway, and plans for the grand entry and driveway reorganization were realized.
Registration will be open at a later date. A Zoom link will be sent out prior to the meeting.
Join the Oswego Lake Watershed Council (OLWC) for the 2025 Bee BioBlitz, a community-wide event focused on discovering and documenting the diversity of pollinators in the Lake Oswego area.
How to Participate
Whether you're an experienced nature enthusiast or a beginner, everyone is invited to participate! Help identify and track local pollinators by using the iNaturalist app. No prior knowledge is required ‒ simply bring your curiosity, a smartphone or camera, and a desire to learn about the amazing species around you. The iNaturalist app makes it easy to capture and document your discoveries, contributing to a broader understanding of the diverse wildlife in our area.
Event Kick-Off - Saturday, June 7, 10:00am at Lake Oswego High School
To get started, join fellow bee enthusiasts and members of the Lake Oswego Green Team for an introduction to iNaturalist and the goals of the event, and you'll be ready to embark on your pollinator exploration! Whether you're a seasoned naturalist or new to the world of bees, this is a great opportunity to collaborate, learn, and contribute to the health of local pollinators. Don’t miss out on this exciting chance to make a difference while enjoying the outdoors! Register
For more information, please contact Megan Hill, OLWC Education Specialist, at megan@oswegowatershed.org
One of our most popular classes every year. Learn the botany and technique for successful propagation of clematis via soft and semi-hardwood cuttings. All materials are provided. We will also demonstrate how to divide clematis, easy to do and nearly instant new plants! You will leave the class with cuttings of several varieties of clematis, and the knowledge to create more from your vines at home. Shopping opportunities available after class. Age 18+
Because we prepare materials in advance, we cannot accept walk-ins.
Instructors: Beutler/Toler
Class is now closed.
This volunteer event is an opportunity for new and regular volunteers to work together as a group to maintain the garden. Needed instructions on how to perform the activity wlll be given. Plenty of activities will be available for different abilities and interests, but as much as possible we will work as a group.
We will work for 2 hours, take a break, and then continue for another 1.5 hours.
What you’ll need:
Garden-friendly clothes
Sun protection
Water
Snack or lunch for break time
If you can only attend part of the day, the morning is easier to join but we will accommodate the hours you are available to help as best as we can.
To sign up, please email Sophie Bayard at frccvolunteer@gmail.com
Thank you for your support of the garden!
Linda Beutler will present “Clematis and Roses: How to do it!”
Clematis available for sale at 6:00 PM.
Join us for an up-close look at the diverse bee species of the Portland area, from the mighty Bumblebees to the tiny Miner Bees. Learn about their favorite flowers, the best spots to discover their baby nurseries, and get answers to intriguing questions like: What looks like a bee but isn’t? and Why do Bumblebees sleep on flowers overnight? We’ll also dive into Bee-Friendly Practices you can adopt to create a welcoming environment for these essential pollinators right in your own yard. Don’t miss the chance to join our live Q&A session at the end ‒ bring your questions and curiosity!
Register now to secure your spot!
Linda Beutler will present “Coastal Clematis: Growing Tips and Container Advice”
Did you know there are over three dozen heirloom roses in the Rogerson Clematis Garden (RCG)? How are they different from modern roses, and how do you prune them? Join clematis curator and rose researcher Linda Beutler for an illustrated presentation followed by a tour of the “OGRs” in the Heirloom Garden within the RCG. Prepare for a feast for the senses. Age 18+
Instructor: Beutler
Class canceled due to insufficient registration.
How to purchase, where and how to plant, when and with what to fertilize, and how to prune clematis are covered in this class. There will be demonstrations on planting and pruning, and time for questions and answers. Information coincides with the First Steps with Clematis handout. Shopping opportunities available after class. Age 18+
Instructor: Toler
Class canceled due to insufficient registration.
Linda Beutler will present “Don’t be Fooled by a Pretty Face: New Ways to Assess and Cultivate Clematis”
Linda Beutler will present “Clematis Will Rock You 2.0: Clematis for Rock Gardens and How to Propagate Them”
Clematis available for sale at 6:30 PM.
We are selling clematis at the Spring Garden Fair!
We are selling clematis at the Spring Garden Fair!
This volunteer event is an opportunity for new and regular volunteers to work together as a group to maintain the garden. Needed instructions on how to perform the activity wlll be given. Plenty of activities will be available for different abilities and interests but as much as possible we will work as a group.
We will work for 2 hours, take a break, and then continue for another 1.5 hours.
What you’ll need:
Garden-friendly clothes
Sun protection
Water
Snack or lunch for breaktime.
If you can only attend part of the day, the morning is easier to join but we will accomodate the hours you are available to help as best as we can.
To sign up please email Sophie Bayard at frccvolunteer@gmail.com
Thank you for your support of the garden!
In 2025 we celebrate the 20th anniversary of breaking ground at the Rogerson Clematis Garden.
Our Quarterly Member Events for 2025, presented by FRCC curator Linda Beutler, follow the development of the garden from 2005 to present day.
The second Member Event follows the redesign and planting of the Beech Tree’s Garden as we know it now, the planning and planting of The Orchard including the Founder’s Garden, the visit of the International Clematis Society in 2010, the 40th anniversary celebration of the collection’s founding in 2011, and the vastly improved Orchard paths installed in 2012.
A Zoom link will be sent out prior to the event.
Docent: a person who leads guided tours especially through a museum, art gallery or botanical garden.
Soon there will be more people visiting the Rogerson Clematis Garden, so it’s time to brush up on those docent skills or get trained to become a docent for the 2025 season.
If you wish to attend the training, please contact Susan Toler, FRCC Site Manager.
Plant materials for this project are similar to those of the fabulous hanging baskets on Lake Oswego city streets. Plants, baskets, planting materials, and maintenance instructions are provided. Select from plant materials suited for sun or shade. Leave with your own beautiful creation!
Instructor: Kathy Whitman
THIS CLASS IS CLOSED
(Early shopping for members, 9:00-10:00am, including FRCC merchandise at 25% off during that hour only)
The clematis on the Terrace are fluffed and buffed ‒ and some are even blooming! We have several cultivars that we’re offering for the first time ‒ or in a long time! The 2-gallon plants are priced at $30 each ($5 off) and there will be door prize drawings at the top of each hour starting at 10:00am. Winner must be present to win!
Plant materials for this project are similar to those of the fabulous hanging baskets on Lake Oswego city streets. Plants, baskets, planting materials, and maintenance instructions are provided. Select from plant materials suited for sun or shade. Leave with your own beautiful creation!
Instructor: Kathy Whitman
$25 for general public, $10 for FRCC members, free for FRCC Patron and Duchess of Waverly members. There is an additional $35 materials fee for all attendees.
We are selling clematis at the 21st Annual Spring Garden Palooza! ! Free admission and free parking!
We are selling clematis at the 21st Annual Spring Garden Palooza! Free admission and free parking!
We are selling clematis at this annual event! More information at Hortlandia.
We are selling clematis at this annual event! More information at Hortlandia.
Linda will be presenting various methods of propagating clematis.
Learn how to create beauty in your garden and bring it indoors. In the first class in this series you’ll learn when, where, and what to plant. Planting lists and ideas provided. A second class later in the season covers how to harvest your blooms and arrange them like an expert.
Instructor: Whitman
Class limit 12, minimum 6. Registration closes March 19.
We will be selling plants at this event! Doors open at 12:30p.m. Check out the Plant Nerd Afternoon’s website for more information and details.
Our curator, Linda Beutler, will be making a presentation on “Why Public Garden, and why Clematis?” The location will be announced at a later date.
This is a free webinar from the International Clematis Society (I.Cl.S) open to the public.
Our curator, Linda Beutler, together with Ken Black from the UK, will show you how to select a healthy specimen and find a good place for it in your garden, and more…
Examples of what will be covered:
how and when to plant
siting clematis in the garden
fertilization
pruning
mulching
Zoom link: https://swarthmore.zoom.us/j/81868160277
The span of Valentine's Day to St. Patrick's Day is the sweet spot for pruning large-flowered hybrid clematis. You will have hands-on training in hard pruning, grooming, and tidying techniques for maximizing spring and summer bloom. Information coincides with the On Pruning Clematis handout. Bring your favorite light-duty hand pruners; all other materials provided. Dress for the weather.This is an outdoor class. Age 18+
Instructors: Beutler/Toler
$25 for general public, $10 for FRCC members, free for FRCC Patron and Duchess of Waverly members
Class limit 12, minimum 6. Registration closes February 19.
FRCC Patron and Duchess of Waverly members register here.
In 2025 we celebrate the 20th anniversary of breaking ground at the Rogerson Clematis Garden.
Our Quarterly Member Events for 2025, presented by FRCC curator Linda Beutler, follow the development of the garden from 2005 to present day.
The first Member Event begins with “Into Safe Hands: The Beginnings 2005-2007”, followed by a second presentation, “Clematis in New Zealand”, chronicling the native clematis Linda saw on her trip to New Zealand in November 2024, as well as the many cultivars seen in public and private gardens.
A Zoom link will be sent prior to the event.
This webinar, presented by the International Clematis Society is open to the public. Mike Miller will discuss the following:
how to identify viable clematis seed;
different methods of sowing the seed (peeling vs. not peeling, cold stratification requirements, etc.);
growing on the germinated seed to maturity;
results from species seed vs. hybrids; and
the International Clematis Society’s Seed Exchange Program.
This presentation will be followed by a panel discussion on 'Getting Clematis to Rebloom’, featuring Deborah Hardwick, Fiona Woolfenden and own very own Susan Toler.
