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.
Gloves are defined as a fitted covering for the hand with a separate sheath for each finger and the thumb but I prefer to think of them as a gardener’s best friend. Gardening gloves are often overlooked as a fundamental “tool” for gardening while some have even relegated them to being a gardening item for sissies.
What do you do with the wood ashes that are left from a fireplace or wood burning stove? Not living in a locale where we build a lot of fires, I am not faced with the problem of a large accumulation of wood ashes. Many resourceful gardeners use them in their gardens, so I decided to look into what wood ashes might do for your garden, especially Clematis.