Dominion Valley Garden Club
Friends Growing Together
The Dominion Valley Garden Club, established in 1975, is dedicated to furthering the education of our members in gardening, horticulture, and conservation while inspiring a love of gardening in our youth.
Last year, we were delighted to welcome several new members and so launched a mentorship initiative to help them feel at home in our club.
As we begin another exciting year together, I am pleased to introduce our new theme, “Growing Gardens, Growing Friendships”. This theme reminds us that while we grow beautiful gardens, we also cultivate the friendships that make our club so special.
We have an outstanding year of educational programs, field trips, community garden projects, and service opportunities planned. I look forward to learning, growing, and sharing another rewarding year with all of you.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our club.
Warmly,
Susan Lee
President 2025-2027
Dominion Valley Garden Club
About Us
For over 50 years, the members of the Dominion Valley Garden Club have shared a genuine camaraderie and keen interest in expanding their knowledge and understanding of all things gardening related. Each meeting we invite a speaker to share their expertise on a variety of topics. At least twice a year we substitute a field trip for the regular meeting format. We meet monthly from September to May on Tuesday mornings.
The DVGC Bylaws list 5 primary objectives:
• To engage in activities which are charitable, educational, and scientific.
• To further the education of members and the public in the fields of gardening, horticulture, floral design, landscape design, environmental awareness, civic beautification, and nature studies.
• To instill in our youth the love of gardening and protection and respect for the environment.
• To aid in the protection of native trees, plants, and birds.
• To encourage civic planting and outside beautification and interest in environmental issues.
Our members participate in a wide array of activities and projects:
• Designing and continuing to maintain a Blue Star Memorial Garden at the Fairfax Station Railroad Museum
• Conducting floral-related activities with residents of senior centers in our community
• Providing youth-focused projects including an annual Seed to Sprout program at the Burke Centre Library
• Designing and helping to maintain a Pollinator Garden at the Burke Centre Library
The Dominion Valley Garden Club is a member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc.; Central Atlantic Region; National Capital Area Garden Clubs Inc.; and District II. The chart below illustrates this affiliation.
