Lynn Grillo

Spring in New Jersey brings one of the most cheerful sights in the garden—the bright pink blooms of the Eastern Redbud. This year, the West Trenton Garden Club is helping more of those beautiful trees find a home in our community. A Gift to the Community To celebrate Arbor Day, the West Trenton Garden Club is giving away free redbud tree seedlings to local residents. Event Details: Date: Friday, April 24 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Mercer County Library – Ewing Branch This event supports the...

Photography by Jeff Tryon Earlier this week, West Trenton Garden Club member and newsletter editor Jeff Tryon visited “Avant Garden,”  the 2026 Zone IV Flower Show presented by the Stony Brook Garden Club of Princeton and The Watershed Institute . Held at Grounds for Sculpture , the show brought together horticulture and artistic expression in a way that felt both fresh and inspiring. Jeff captured the experience through his photography, offering us a personal glimpse into a day centered on...

Photos by Jeff Tryon, Iliana Okum, Terry Palise, and Rita Obed This spring, several members of the West Trenton Garden Club spent a lovely day in Philadelphia enjoying the annual Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival. The event brought together the beauty of peak bloom season with a wide range of cultural activities, creating a relaxed and inspiring outing that many gardeners would appreciate. Club members Jeff Tryon and spouse Cristina , Iliana Okum , Terry Palise , and friend Rita Obed, attended...