The energy behind it all
All our staff members are as valuable a part of Trimble’s as the plants we grow. We are fortunate to have a group of talented folks who can do it all, from identifying a plant or a pest to installing rock walls, walkways and fabulous gardens. You’ll find them knowledgeable, friendly, and always hard-working.
Anne E. Trimble
May 17, 1952 - December 27, 2022
In Memorium
Anne Trimble, 70, passed away at sunset on December 27th at her home. She was surrounded by family and friends.
Usually dressed in stripes and plaids and always topped with a quirky cap, Anne was not only a masterful horticultural wonder, but was also known for her huge heart.
She loved her wife, Nancy Leskody, her family, her friends, every aspect of nature, all manner of animals, and of course, her progressive politics.
Her messages on the environment and racial and social justice were everywhere; evident at the nursery on flags, banners and the sign out front. She lived what she believed.
Trimble’s of Corchaug Nursery, which she founded with Nancy in 1991, is a destination and an experience here on the North Fork. These four acres have become a beloved home for gardeners far and wide.
Anne and Nancy designed it as a botanical garden as well as a business, full of unusual plant material, planted bowling balls and old skis mounted on fences. The Idea Garden is itself a fitting memorial.
Anne was born in Rhode Island and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Horticulture from the University of Rhode Island. Her extensive background in estate and urban horticulture includes a partnership in Geo Design Custom Gardens, restoration and landscape design of Tavern on the Green, and Assistant Director of Children’s Education at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
Anne also directed the restoration of the gardens at the General Theological Seminary in Chelsea. She and Nancy have donated trees, shrubs, perennials and their expertise to beautify many public spaces on the North Fork.
Anne was the director of a successful landscape division that has redefined many small gardens and sprawling estates, utilizing organic practices and healthy plant material. These gardens will thrive and soothe over the decades. Anne E. Trimble has left us, but also left us with much to cherish.
Happy Celestial Gardening Anne.
Nancy Leskody Trimble
Proprietor & Director of Nursery Operations
Nancy is a Long Island native and a dedicated environmentalist who was formerly with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation. Nancy is the creative force behind the selection of plant material, growing practices, and the sales displays that make the nursery so unique.
She conducts many of the lectures and garden tours here at Trimble’s, as well as being responsible for the technological upgrades that keep the business moving forward efficiently. Nancy has completed the Agricultural Workforce Certification program at the State University of New York, Farmingdale.
The Crew at Trimble's:
Georgeann Packard
Landscape Supervisor/Draftsman, Graphic Designer
Georgeann is our Landscape Supervisor and has published three novels, which are all available on Amazon. She worked for many years in graphic design in NYC's Greenwich Village and now brings her artistic abilities to our garden layouts and publications at Trimble’s. She studied landscape design drawing, annuals and perennials, and greenhouse growing at Suffolk County Community College, as well as photography at the International Center of Photography in NYC. She exhibited her work at 22 Wooster, the Soho cooperative gallery she helped run for four years. She has a B.A. from Michigan State University.
Georgeann’s second book, “Paint the Bird,” has been published by The Permanent Press. The story transports her characters from Brooklyn and Manhattan to Orient and Greenport, and then back again. It’s also available as an ebook or in audio format. Check it out, as well as her new release, on Amazon.
Kathleen Leskody
Nancy’s sister, was the owner of the infamous Bayou restaurant in North Bellmore before turning her creative eye to Trimble’s. Always an avid home gardener, she has studied at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. Watch for her in the greenhouse creating amazing container and windowbox plantings or sprucing up the sales yard.
Dianne Wood
Dianne is our maintenance crew supervisor and is also the go-to person when we find a diseased leaf or some mysterious insect damage. Her knowledge on good horticultural practices is invaluable. Dianne’s hands-on training comes from years with her fingers in the soil and her nose in a research book.