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Garden History & Design
The Garden History and Design Committee is dedicated to the study of exceptional garden design and to the development of an appreciation for significant gardens. They focus on the documentation of special gardens in the St. Louis area to submit to the Smithsonian Institution’s Archives of American Gardens. For details on their current work or to offer assistance, contact the chairs.
GCSL Member Lisa Trulaske Stewards Historic Russell Page Garden
The Garden Conservancy recently featured the historic Russell Page-designed gardens of Lisa and Steve Trulaske in its Spring publication. When the Trulaskes moved into their home, the garden was "an overgrown mess.” Their architect, Mark Critchfield, discovered a depiction of the garden's original design in a box in a safe in the basement. Using the drawing like a treasure map, Lisa and Mark began to explore the grounds and, to their astonishment, discovered a hidden reflecting pool, enclosed by three walls and an arched doorway, among other delights. Under the guidance of Mary Morgan, Lisa embarked on an ambitious project of restoration. The Garden Club of St. Louis is documenting the gardens, originally designed by Russell Page, acclaimed British garden designer and landscape architect, for submission to the Smithsonian’s Archive of American Gardens.
Read the article in The Garden Conservancy.
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