About Delaware Garden Clubs
Page Steed (NGC)
Delaware Federation of Garden Clubs (DFGC) is a non-profit organization that was established in 1958 to serve as a resource for garden clubs throughout the state of Delaware.
OUR MISSION
The mission of Delaware Federation of Garden Clubs is to:
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Provide a non-profit, philanthropic, educational and, to a limited extent,
scientific association of members. -
Study and advance, in all its aspects, the fine arts of gardening, landscape
design, floral design, and horticulture. -
Aid in the conservation and protection of our natural resources.
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Coordinate the interests of Delaware Garden Clubs and bring them into closer relations of mutual helpfulness by association, correspondence, and conference.
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Promote the educational aspects of gardening in youth groups.
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Further garden therapy programs.
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Cooperate with other organizations to promote the interests of horticulture, conservation, and civic involvement.
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Cooperate and assist in carrying out the objectives of National Garden Clubs, Inc. (NGC) and Central Atlantic Region of State Garden Clubs, inc. (CAR-SGC).
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Meet and exceed the purposes stated in our Bylaws and the Bylaws of National Garden Clubs, Inc.
WHAT WE DO
DFGC members share interesting experiences, discover new interests, develop new skills, and grow lifelong friendships. We enjoy being involved in our communities and take pride in our contributions and accomplishments. As members of National Garden Clubs, Inc., we also enjoy opportunities to participate in local, regional, and national schools and symposiums on floral design, landscape design, gardening, and environmental study.
BEE A HERO!
Photographs of pollinator plants are featured throughout our website in support of the Million Pollinator Garden
Delaware garden clubs invite you to join us in planting pollinator-friendly gardens to attract butterflies, hummingbirds
and beneficial insects. This effort will help to replace their native habitat, which residential and commercial developments
have consumed in many areas of Delaware.
Several of the photographs displayed on our website were finalists in the 2017 NGC Photography Contest and many others were provided by Delaware nature photographer Ken Arni or DFGC members. Enlarge any photo to see its detail by clicking on it. All of the images on this website are copyright and used with permission from the photographer or licensed by iStockphoto.
