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The Des Fleurs Garden Club is a service and educational non-profit organization. It is a member of the Ohio Association of Garden Clubs.
Mission Encourage pride in home surroundings, explore the theory and practice of horticulture, promote environmental awareness and conservation, and to practice community service and beautification. History "Knowing, Growing, Showing and Sharing" has been the theme around whi ch members of the Des F leurs Garden Club have developed their place in the history of Oxford, Ohio. The club, was founded in 1959, because a group of ladies wanted to make the city of Oxford beautiful while sharing their gardening experiences. Members are required to have a garden, participate in flower shows, to help with civic beautification and to attend meetings regularly. Yearly events include a May Plant Sale and Auction, a Christmas Wreath Making Project and a Christmas Holiday Luncheon. Bi-annual events are a Flower Show and  a Tour of Oxford Gardens. All events encourage members to work with flowers, whether it is digging and selling plants from overgrown gardens, collecting dried materials for the wreaths, learning the art of floral arrangements and creating gardens that are pleasing to the eye. Community beautification projects include the planting and maintenance of Inloes Park, a beautiful spot in Oxford through all four seasons. The support for hanging baskets of summer annuals in uptown Oxford and the design and planting of the grounds, including the Children's garden, of the Oxford Community Arts Center. The club created a fund at the Oxford Community Foundation to use for our Oxford beautification projects. Membership | |
| Active Membership The number of active members is limited to 35. Active members are required to possess a garden and work in it, have an interest in floral design, and participate in Club activities. They are also expected to attend the majority of the 10 annual meetings, participate on a minimum of 2 committees and support all fundraising events. Dues are $20.00 per year. Associate Membership Associate membership may be granted, upon request and with the recommendation of the Executive Board, to those who have been active members for a minimum of 5 years and maintain an interest in club activities and projects. Associate Members pay dues, are encouraged to attend meetings, but may not vote. An associate member may not hold an office, but is encouraged to be active on committees, including holding the position of committee chair. They may contact the Club’s Corresponding Secretary to declare their request to become an associate member. They may return to active membership at the first opening on the active roll. The number of Associate members is limited to 10 at any given time. Generally, this option is requested by club members when they have a change of circumstances that make it impossible to meet the requirements of regular membership for a year or more. | | Auxiliary Membership Auxiliary membership is open to anyone who wishes to support and participate in the mission of the Club. One may obtain auxiliary membership through any club member or by contacting the club vice president at info@desfleurs.org. Auxiliary members are invited to attend a minimum of 2 meetings per year, and participate in a minimum of 2 projects sponsored by the club each year. Auxiliary members do not pay dues, do not vote and do not hold office. Names and contact information will be listed in the Program Book so they can be called upon to assist in Club projects.
Life Membership The honor of Life Membership may be conferred upon a member who has made a substantial contribution to the objectives of the Club for at least 10 years. A recommendation of the Executive Board and an affirmative vote of the membership is required. Life members are encouraged to attend meetings and to continue to participate in Club activities. They may also choose to pay dues in order to continue receiving “The Garden Path”, the Ohio Association of Garden Club’s newsletter. Life Members may serve on committees, but may not hold an office, chair a committee or vote. However, a Life Member may be appointed as an honorary member of the Board. | |
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