In 2025 we celebrate the 20th anniversary of breaking ground at the Rogerson Clematis Garden.

The last Members Event of the year coincides with Closing Day on the Sales Terrace. Members have access to the Terrace from 9:00-10:00 AM, then FRCC Curator Linda Beutler will cover 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 anniversary celebration of the founding of the collection happened anyway, and plans for the grand entry and driveway reorganization were realized.

There is a break between the morning program and the afternoon festivities. Perhaps go out for lunch or visit the Sales Terrace for more clematis shopping. The Terrace closes for the season at 2:00 PM.

From 2:00-4:00 PM, Linda will lead a garden tour, which will be a curator's eye view of the successes and failures of the garden over the last 20 years, followed by a 20th anniversary party. With Linda as host, you can be sure of tasty treats!

Register for this event now! We need an accurate headcount to plan for the refreshments!