Welcome to the official website of the American Clematis Society. For over a decade we have dedicated ourselves to promoting and understanding growing clematis in the United States. But we've only just begun!
Today we are proud to announce some amazing improvements to our site! As always visitors to clematis.org can enjoy cultural information, a guide to clematis nurseries, book reviews, photo galleries the clematis timeline, and helpful faqs and care information. But now our newest innovation is a Member’s Only section that not only rewards ACS members with access to our clematis A to Z database and selected clematis and gardening articles, but it has been expanded to include an online membership directory, member’s ratings of clematis, books and nurseries and much, much more. Plus, we're only just beginning. We have plans for even more great features for members and non-members alike!
But best of all, the ACS is now offering online memberships so you can join the society instantly! An ACS memberships has always been a great value, but with the new members-only website features and exclusive member discounts it's a must-have for all American clematis gardeners. So please join us, explore our site and enjoy the wonderful world of clematis.
Attention current members: You will soon be receiving an email with instructions on how to login to the members-only area of the web site. We don't have everyone's email address though, so if you didn't send us one when you signed up please contact us and we'll get you all set up.
So, what are the most fashionable and well dressed clematis adorning these days? A “tuteur” of course! Tuteurs (pronounced too-TUR) are one of the newest rages to come back in style in vertical gardening since the late eighteenth century.
Tell Tale Signs of Gophers
How do you know if you have gophers in your garden? Those of you who are presently battling these little culprits in your garden are probably rolling your eyes right now at this insipid question. But I thought I should give those readers who are unfamiliar with these “terra firma terrors” a heads up on what to look for. The most common calling cards that announce their arrival are the emergence of little mounds of fresh soil accompanied by plants disappearing.