Act III
Welcome!
I'm Lynn Grillo, and I am currently in Act III of my professional life. I started as a dancer/choreographer in my 20s, moved to technology in my 40s and now devote my time to working with charities. See LinkedIn for details of my corporate life. I now enjoy lending my skills to help make a difference in the lives of others. I love Photoshop, but InDesign is my fav.
Dance for the Cure
Dance for the Cure isa 100% volunteer-based 501(c)3 not for profit organization that distributes monetary gifts to women in financial distress due to a breast cancer diagnosis. As the Media Director, my job is to spread the word about DFC through as many channels as possible: the web, social media, print materials, newsletters, and networking.
My Gardening Life
Vegetable Garden Planner Review, March 2023
Vegetable Garden Planner Review, March 2023
Vegetable Garden Planner Review, March 2023
I began gardening in the spring of 2020 when the world was in lockdown due to the pandemic. I learned how to garden by using the GrowVeg videos which led me to the Garden Planner. Below is my review which was featured on the Almanac website.
https://www.almanac.com/vegetable-garden-planner-review-lynn-grillo
Master Gardeners of Mercer County
Vegetable Garden Planner Review, March 2023
Vegetable Garden Planner Review, March 2023
Rutgers Master Gardeners of Mercer County educate the community about research-based horticulture and gardening practices. I completed the course in December 2022 and was certified in 2023. I am a member of the Garden Symposium committee and chair of the Symposium Books Sub-committee.
West Trenton Garden Club
West Trenton Garden Club
West Trenton Garden Club
The West Trenton Garden Club was established in 1953 to share the love of gardening, the principles of flower design, and to encourage civic improvement. I joined in 2023 and design the monthly newsletter alongside long-time editor, Jeff Tryon.
Winter Sowing
West Trenton Garden Club
West Trenton Garden Club
According to the USDA, Winter Sowing is defined as: “A propagation method used throughout the winter where temperate climate seeds are sown into protective vented containers and placed outdoors to foster a naturally timed, high percentage germination of climate tolerant seedlings,” which is a fancy way of saying "put seeds in jugs and leave them outside until they grow!" The best Winter Sowing resource is a facebook group is run by Sheryl Mann.