In 1970; Fred Wein Senior, his wife Sidney Mary, Fred’s mom Gladys and her husband Charlie Barron, all bought the land at our current 56th Avenue location and began creating the dream that is Clearview Horticultural Products. Charlie and his father Will Barron, brought with them tremendous knowledge of Clematis; from having grown them for years back in Ontario. That knowledge combined with Fred Senior’s business sense, got us off to a good start as we began building our greenhouses and started propagating. The group worked together for a few years until Gladys and Charlie needed more time to relax, so Fred and Sidney Mary bought them out.

In 1983, with his degree in Agriculture, Fred Junior joined the business. Then in 1989, with his degree in Commerce, and several years of horticultural supply sales, Rob Wein joined them. Together they brought new energy and ambition to grow the operation, and successfully did so. Clearview has become a top producer, seeking out the best varieties and developing an excellent breeding program.

We now have a fifth generation with the partnering of Rob Wein junior, Wes Wein and Dusty Wein. Rob Junior brings a Bachelor of Science in Horticulture, with his interest in entomology helping propel us toward sustainable production. Wes Wein has brought a business education and diverse experience, taking on sales and operations management. Dustin Wein’s Business and technology education helps keep the finances in check, and systems run smoothly.

Fred Senior passed away in 2022, leaving a legacy of exceptional Clematis growing and breeding, and leaving behind a family with strong ethics and fortitude. Sidney Mary continues to ensure "i’s are dotted and t’s crossed". We have worked hard to develop a great staff and have grown to over a million square feet of greenhouses. We are proud to have become one of the major clematis propagators in the world, and we continue to honour our original simple philosophy of: quality products, service and selection.