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Wondering if it’s too late to winter sow? In New Jersey (Zone 7a), you can start seeds from January through March using simple milk jug mini-greenhouses. Learn what to plant and when.

Photos and story by Jeff Tryon I had a chance to visit the Philadelphia Flower Show this year, and overall, I really enjoyed the theme, “Rooted: Origins of American Gardening.”  I went on Sunday, which I knew would be extremely busy with wall-to-wall people. Even so, I was pleasantly surprised that the show actually felt easier to move through than in past years. The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society made some changes to the layout that seemed to spread things out better acr

Highlights from the March 2026 WTGC Meeting Presenters: Angela Proctor-Weaver, Linda Gerasimowicz, Virginia (Ginny) Sari, Carol Bozarth, Zofia Jablonski Feulner, George McElrath, photo by Jeff Tryon At our March 2, 2026 general meeting, six West Trenton Garden Club members took us on a delightful tour of their gardens by sharing their favorite plants. Each presenter chose one or two plants that bring them joy — explaining why they love it, how they grow it, and what makes it

Photography by Jeff Tryon The 2026 Deep Cut Society Orchid Show was held February 20–22 at Dearborn Market in Holmdel, New Jersey. It was an exciting weekend filled with beautiful plants and great learning opportunities. Hundreds of blooming orchids were on display, showcasing an incredible variety of colors, shapes, and fragrances. I participated in the Central Jersey Orchid Society  display, exhibiting three of my blooming plants. Several other orchid societies created impr

Photos and text courtesy of the Cotsen Children’s Library   Community families were invited to spend a day with Peter Rabbit, literature’s most enduring radish-eater. This was our first foray into Saturday programming specifically aimed at children ages 2-6, and oh my goodness was it a rousing success. We were also delighted to be joined by our friends from the West Trenton Garden Club.  Pictured are Barbara Lear and Anne Skalka from the West Trenton Garden Club! These two

This summer marks a big moment in our nation’s history — the 250th anniversary of American independence — and the West Trenton Garden Club is joining in the celebration!

This past December, the West Trenton Garden Club proudly participated in the annual Drumthwacket Holiday Open House, a beloved seasonal tradition at the New Jersey Governor’s Mansion. Each year, member clubs of the Garden Club of New Jersey are invited to decorate the public rooms of the historic home, delighting visitors with creative displays that reflect both the beauty of the season and the heritage of our state. This year’s theme honored the upcoming 250th anniversary of

The West Trenton Garden Club is thrilled to announce that our mantel design, To Everything There is a Season , earned First Place in the Mantel category  at the 20th annual Morven Festival of Trees! This beloved holiday tradition, held at Morven Museum & Garden in Princeton, brings together local clubs, organizations, and designers to create festive displays that light up the museum galleries from mid-November through early January. Our entry told a story of nature’s gentle p

The West Trenton Garden Club is proud to continue its tradition of supporting the next generation of environmental stewards and plant lovers through our annual Scholarship Program. As we look ahead to Spring, we invite you to join us in both celebrating and contributing to this meaningful effort. Scholarship Breakfast – March 7, 2026 Mark your calendars! Our Scholarship Breakfast will be held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m at the Ewing Community Center, 32