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Greenwood Cemetery

    In early 2025, GCSL members toured the Greenwood Cemetery in north St. Louis, a recent Green Grant recipient. The 31-acre site is in the midst of a major renovation, including pathways, trees, a pollinator garden, and a reconstructed pergola. It was amazing to see the passion and inspiration that have gone into reviving this historic Civil War-era property. Greenwood was founded in 1874 to serve the Black population following the war, and 50,000 African Americans are buried there, including the wife of Dred Scott.


    Find more information on the Greenwood Cemetery at https://www.greenwoodstl.org/

    Rodes Park and Deer Creek Preserve



      Our Club has a long history of helping beautify lovely little Rodes Park at the corner of Ladue and Warson Roads. For many years our members planted a myriad of daffodil bulbs with the help of local daffodil expert Jason Delaney, and we have traditionally planted a dogwood tree in memory of GCSL members whom we have lost. Now, the City of Ladue, with participation from GCSL and Ladue Garden Club members, is undertaking a longer-term plan for Rodes Park, including a bridge, paths, benches and native plantings. We look forward to continuing to support this neighborhood gem.


      Find more information on Rodes Park in this presentation.


      Forest Park Prairie Tour




        Members of The Garden Club of St. Louis strolled through the natural Missouri prairie in Forest Park, and learned how we can all turn parts of our own lawns into a beautiful natural habitat that supports local wildlife and cuts down on carbon emissions. This area of the park now supports local wildlife, including purple coneflower, crested iris, and a myriad of species of beetles, spiders, and small mammals. It has also inspired several of our members to install praries on thier properties, turning water-hungry lawns into natural habitats of beautiful local grasses and wildflowers.


        To read more about supporting natural habitats like these, check out Douglass Tallamy’s new book Nature’s Best Hope HERE.

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