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The Rusca Gardens |
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Take a stroll through the picturesque gardens, which are highlighted by seasonal flowers and trees. |
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The Rusca House gardens were started shortly after the house was
restored. The gardens located around the house were planted in
2000. The gardens contain azaleas, tulips, pansies, dogwoods and
watermelon colored crepe myrtles. In 2003, the property located to
the east of The Rusca House was purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Taylor. Stella Rusca Reinsch had previously resided in a house
located on the property. The house was moved in the 1970s and was
used by Mrs. Henry as a garden. The garden remained  vacant
for several years. In September 2003, the property was completely
transformed into a splendid garden, with brick walkways, wrought iron
benches and a beautiful eight foot fountain. The designer for the
gardens was Mr. Tod Working, the owner of the Judge Porter Bed and
Breakfast and a friend of Payne and Bridget Williams, the owners of The
Rusca House. The greatest influence for the gardens was Payne
Williams' mother, Sara Nell Williams, who planted gardens at the Williams'
home during his childhood in Natchitoches.
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